Antique Bronze Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Jefferson moonstone plafonnier light. c.1920. Made in heavy pressed milk glass with a deep fluted design that throws a beautifully even, diffused light. The shade sit...
Glass
Antique Vintage English Pharmacy Moonstone Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Sale, GB
- A stunning antique moonstone opalescent glass pharmacy ceiling pendant, England circa 1920. - An incredibly elegant glass pendant light made in England by GEC - General Electric Co...
Copper
Large Antique Moulded Moonstone Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredible 16" moulded glass pendant light made in England. c.1910 Dating to the early 20th century, this substantial pressed glass shade is of impressive scale, crafted from thi...
Copper
Large Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1915
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredible 4-part Jefferson 'Moonstone' chandelier made in England. c.1915 The brass metalwork, made by GEC, comprising of central ring with arms, complete with its original 10" ...
Glass
Antique Chrome GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An imposing and elegant moonstone chandelier made in England by GEC. c.1930 Fully original and untouched, heavy duty 12" pressed milk glass bowl stamped ‘Jefferson’ with smaller o...
Brass
Antique Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant brass chandelier made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920 Heavy brass construction of a very high quality, complete with it's three perimiter ...
Brass
Large Antique Copper GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1910
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing late-Edwardian three-branch electrolier light made by GEC. c.1911 A well‑made example from GEC’s early electric period, built to their usual high standard. The ...
Brass, Copper
Antique 10" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A moonstone glass plafonnier light made in England by GEC. c.1920 The heavy milk‑glass bowl has a crisp fluted pattern that throws a soft, even light. It’s held in a simple brass ri...
Glass
Antique XL Ram's Head Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A large and incredibly elegant pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier light. c.1920 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, it retains its original brass ram’s head mounts wit...
Glass
Large Antique Chrome Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, c.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredible and large pressed glass Jefferson 'Moonstone' plafonnier pendant lamp. c.1920 A very heavy duty and ornate chromed ring supporting a 14" pressed milk glass moonstone...
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Huge English Pharmacy Moonstone Glass Pendant Light Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 16” x D 16” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: England Condition: Fair Overvi...
Glass
Early 20th Century English Moonstone light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Moonstone light AA beautiful example of an early 20th-century English moonstone pendant light, emitting a soft, ambient glow.
Brass
Edwardian Antique Two-Branch Brass Moonstone Glass Ceiling Light. c.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredible early 20th‑century twin‑arm ceiling light. c.1910 Manufactured to a very high standard, the cast‑brass frame carries a balanced pair of scrolling arms with the organic...
Brass
Huge early 20th Century English moonstone light
Located in London, GB
Huge early 20th Century English moonstone light A huge example of an early 20th Century English glass moonstone light, with brass light head detail around the edge and original han...
Glass
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H 11.82 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light An antique moonstone pendant light with a pressed opaque glass shade has a traditional fluted design.
Brass
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H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light & Aged Cast Brass Fittings
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique Moonstone Pendant Light with Original Aged Brass Fittings Rare oversized 12 inch diameter shades with elegant fluted design, tapered curve and scalloped edge to the thick qu...
Brass
Large Antique Jefferson & Co Moonstone Bowl Plafonnier Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
VINTAGE JEFFERSON & CO MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER PENDANT LIGHT An eye-catching Moonstone Plafonnier Pendant Light signed "Jefferson" Beautiful Moonstone glass with decorative design com...
Brass
Antique Ram's Head Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautifully presented pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier light. c.1920 Heavy duty pressed milk glass with a fluted design, retaining its original brass ram’s head mounts with w...
Glass
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H 8.67 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Original Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light An original moonstone pendant light by the renowned maker Jefferson & Co USA, the light retains its makers mark stamped ...
Brass
Antique 12" Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A pressed‑glass moonstone plafonnier bowl pendant light, c.1920. Made from heavy pressed milk glass with a fluted design, the shade is held by a decorative aged‑brass ring, ball hoo...
Glass
Antique 12" Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A very elegant pressed glass Jefferson 'Moonstone' plafonnier lamp. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by a beautiful gilt brass GEC ring, with chain, ...
Glass
Large Antique Moulded Moonstone Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredible trio of 16" moulded glass pendant lights made in England. c.1910 Dating to the early 20th century, this substantial pressed glass shade is of impressive scale, crafted...
Copper
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H 31.5 in Dm 14.57 in
Large Antique Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light With Aged Brass Fittings
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE ANTIQUE MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER PENDANT LIGHT An eye-catching Moonstone Plafonnier Pendant Light un signed but likely made by Jefferson & Co for G.E.C, the General Electric Compa...
Brass
Antique Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant moonstone pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with elongated brass gallery, chain and ceiling hook. Rewir...
Brass
Antique Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant single moonstone pendant lamp with brass cord gripped gallery. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with original elongated brass GEC galler...
Brass
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H 53.94 in Dm 17.33 in
Large 16" Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A large and elegant pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier light. c.1920 Heavy duty pressed milk glass with a fluted design, supported by a beautiful brass ring and hanger, both in th...
Glass
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H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique Art Deco Large Jefferson Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An impressive Jefferson Moonstone pendant light, c.1920. This desirable pendant light features thick pressed moonstone glass in a fluted design, known for its soft, diffused glow an...
Brass
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H 5.91 in Dm 9.06 in
Antique Art Deco Jefferson Moonstone Doric Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegant opaline moonstone glass 'Doric' pendant light. c.1930 Flared, low-profile, thick pressed moonstone glass shade of fluted design with original GEC brass gallery
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H 8.27 in Dm 8.67 in
Antique Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant moonstone pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with original brass GEC gallery and matched ceiling rose. Pr...
Brass
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H 42.52 in Dm 17.52 in
Huge Antique Art Deco 'Moonstone' Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing moonstone plafonnier pendant light. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with lotus flower decoration. Complete with integral hooks, chain, cei...
Brass
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H 17.72 in Dm 7.49 in
Antique Art Deco Jefferson Moonstone Opaline Glass Brass Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegant run of opaline moonstone glass pendant lights. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass shade of fluted design with heavy duty elongated cast brass gallery. Chain and ceili...
Brass
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H 19.69 in Dm 13.39 in
Antique Two-Part Jefferson Moonstone Doric Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare and elegant Moonstone 'Doric' opaline glass pendant light. c.1920 A scarcely seen two-part design, thick pressed moonstone glass shade of fluted design with match...
Brass
Antique Edwardian Brass & Moonstone Electrolier Ceiling Light
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful early 20th century brass three branch electrolier ceiling light with gorgeous original moonstone glass shades. Wired with modern 3 core cable with earth. Comes with origi...
Brass
Antique Brass F&C Osler Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1920
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An incredible early 20th century electrolier made in England by F&C Osler. c.1910 Constructed entirely from brass to the highest quality with cast dragons heads to each branch s...
Brass
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H 14.57 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant pair of Jefferson Moonstone pendant lights. c.1920 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with original elongated cast brass GEC gallery. Glass tampe...
Brass
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H 35.44 in Dm 14.18 in
Arts & Crafts 14" Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A Large pressed glass moonstone plafonnier pendant light. c.1920 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design with lotus flower, supported by decorative rams head integral hooks...
Glass
Early 20th century Jefferson moonstone light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Jefferson moonstone light A good-sized Jefferson moonstone glass light with brass rim and chains. This light omits a warm soft glow as shown in the room photo pr...
Glass
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H 8.67 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique Early 20th Century Pressed Milk Glass Moonstone Jefferson Pantry Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good clean example of an early 20th century Jefferson milk glass pendant. Thick pressed glass with original decorative bronze gallery, a new antique style bronze hooked bayonet ...
Bronze
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H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique Best & Lloyd Cast Bronze & Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light
By Best & Lloyd
Located in Nottingham, GB
BEST & LLOYD CAST BRONZE MOONSTONE GLASS PLAFONNIER PENDANT Maker: Best & Lloyd Origin: Birmingham, England Era: Early 20th Century An exceptional Best & Lloyd cast bronze plafonni...
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Jefferson Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegant moonstone pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with original brass GEC gallery. Rewired with black twisted flex.
Brass
Antique Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant moonstone pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with elongated brass gallery. Rewired with black twisted flex.
Brass
19th century pharmacy moonstone glass pendant light
Located in London, GB
19th century pharmacy moonstone glass pendant light A mid-19th century English fluted opaque moonstone glass shade.
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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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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