$423 / item
Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Globe – G An antique opaline glass pendant salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia.
Steel
Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique Art Deco hallway pendant light. This lamp is very typical for the Art Deco era and was widely used to be hung in hallways, offices or larger public places. The lamp has...
Opaline Glass
Antique Cut Glass Holopahne Globe Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – B. These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gla...
Cut Glass
Antique Vintage Cut Glass Church Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – A These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gl...
Steel
Antique Victorian Glass Globe Pendant Light Nickel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Victorian style pendant light featuring a fluted white glass globe, a nickel acorn finial, and a nickel plated steel chain fitter. This requires one standard Edison style medium base...
Steel, Nickel
Victorian Antique Crown Pendant Light with Cracked Glass Globe, 1920
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Crown Pendant Light with Cracked Glass Teardrop Globe (Stamped) This stunning Victorian-era pendant features a crown gallery, beautifully stamped and adorned with acanthus l...
Brass
Set Antique Vintage Church Opaline Pearlescent Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and impressive run of pearlescent church opaline 'Hailware' ceiling pendants by Morco / Hailwood & Ackroyd, England circa 1930. - These silky satin milk glass ceiling pe...
Opaline Glass
Impressive Antique Street Light with Wire Mesh Globe
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The Humphery Lamp Company has been around since 1901 and they are still manufacturing. Their large early fixtures were used to light streets in western U.S. towns. The example pictur...
Steel
Unavailable
H 36 in W 6 in D 6 in
Maru 6" Globe Light - Medium Stack - shown with Cream Globe & Antique Brass
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of playful and versatile pendants that consider lighting as the "jewelry" of space. Stacked beads in copper, brass, satin nickel, antique brass, blackened oak, maple, a...
Copper, Brass
Antique Brass Hanging Pendant Light with Floral Etched Glass Globe c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Brass Hanging Pendant Light with Floral Etched Glass Globe c1890 Measures - 34" drop x 8.5"diam
Brass
Handblown Antique Hanging Melon Globe Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
The glass of this light is an antique melon globe, hung by a decorative chain with a three light internal stem. The chains and stem hang from a glass a glass plate. The glass globe i...
Brass
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H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Rare Large Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light with Cast Copper Gallery
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare extra large size antique opaline globe pendant light. A rare 400mm large diameter globe complete with original cast copper gallery.
Copper
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H 10.63 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Globe Vaseline Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
Located in London, GB
A beautiful arts & crafts period vaseline globe pendant light. c.1910 Of beautiful design and form, hand-crafted swirled glass blown into a globe shape with a blue tint, topped with...
Brass
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H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Large Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A large antique church opaline globe ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Wonderful bulbous glass globe encompassing a patinated monks cap copper gallery, these beautiful opali...
Copper
Antique Art Deco Falks Globe Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed globe shaped opaline glass pendant light made in England by Falks. c.1930 Hand blown and rolled white glass with original nickel plated Falks inset monks cap g...
Metal
Antique 1920 Schoolhouse White Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique circa 1920 brass schoolhouse pendant light with beautifully aged brass stem and matching milk glass globe.
Metal
Antique Schoolhouse Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White schoolhouse glass pendant light with a brass chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Brass
Painted Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light Done Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass schoolhouse globe with amber colored decorative accents. Accents reminiscent of Victorian styling. Comes with new hardware done in an antique brass finish. Cle...
Brass
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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Vintage French Opaline Milk Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and rare satin opaline ceiling pendant, France circa 1930. - Wonderful clean smooth detail across the opaline globe and intricate decorative brass gallery and finial ab...
Opaline Glass
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H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk White Glass Globe Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A small but very charming opaline globe pendant, English circa 1950. - Glass in great condition, minor age related marks across the height adjustable hooked gallery. - Rewired in...
Opaline Glass
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H 20.87 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique Wrought Iron GEC Holophane Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Light, C.1915
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A very well presented glass globe pendant light made by General Electric Company. c.1915 The two-part prismatic glass shades set in a wonderful blacksmith-made wrought iron banded...
Iron
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H 47.25 in Dm 10.63 in
Antique Brass GEC Holophane Glass Chandelier Globe Sphere Pendant Light, C.1915
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A very well presented glass ‘sphere’ pendant light made by General Electric Company for Holophane. c.1915 Fully original, straight out of a GEC - Holophane catalogue from 1913. Tw...
Brass
Antique Brass Jeweled Hanging Globe Light, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pendant light offers pierced brass construction in globe form with jeweled glass highlight, circa 1920 Measures - 12" diameter.
Brass
Large Vaseline Glass Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe Pendant light casts a warm glow and can be used depending on bulb wattage as task light, decorative or utilitarian applications Newly rewir...
Brass
Large Vaseline Glass Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe Pendant light casts a warm glow and can be used depending on bulb wattage as task light, decorative or utilitarian applications Newly rewir...
Uranium Glass
Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Globe Light
By Holophane
Located in Canton, MA
Early 29th Century prismatic globe light. Explosion proof socket fitting, originally used in an industrial setting in the early 20th century. rewired and restored with an antique bra...
Brass
12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These prismatic globes have an impressive one foot diameter. Iney have the look and feel of an early French street light but in a more manageable size. We have a small collection of ...
Glass
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
Steel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
White French Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Measure: Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb riced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international sta...
Brass
$1,358 / 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
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Antique Opaline Pendant Light, Original Gallery, 19th Century, France
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Large Opaline Pendant Light with Original Gallery This striking antique opaline pendant light features a generous size and its original gallery, showcasing timeless elegance...
Opaline Glass
$1,877 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
$1,700 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these...
Glass, Fiberglass
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
$313 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 12.21 in
White Enamel Vintage White Opaline Glass Porcelain Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass. White enamel shade 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual i...
Brass, Enamel
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W. Both...
Brass
Group of 10 Large MCM Globe Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice grouping complete with ceiling plate on these extra large rare globes showing small brass details old white finish and steel stem. We have rarely seen these sizes in quan...
Brass
$1,222
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous large satin opaline ceiling pendant with finial and original gallery, Scotland circa 1920. - Wonderful silky satin finish to the opaline glass which is typical of the ma...
Opaline Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade brass metal top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
Metal
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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