Tubes and Ball Chandelier
By Possoni Illuminazione
Located in Milan, IT
Composition of 5 pendant elements in natural alabaster stone in ball and tubes shapsìes; the metal
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
Tubes and Ball Chandelier
By Possoni Illuminazione
Located in Milan, IT
Composition of 5 pendant elements in natural alabaster stone in ball and tubes shapsìes; the metal
Alabaster, Brass
$12,835 / item
Black Ball Lights Chandelier Polished Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier black ball lights with polished brass round arcs and steel spherical diffusers style of
Steel, Brass
$980Sale Price|45% Off
Art Deco Ball Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Chandelier brass construction chrom-plated with three spherical shades and one bell-shaped
Brass, Chrome
$11,600 / item
Custom Brass 20 Ball Mid Century Style Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom brass chandelier with 20 white glass balls. Can be done in other metals and sizes
Brass
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial Holophane Ball Chandelier
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
Spherical form Holophane shade hangs from brass tube. Capable of high wattage generating high light
Metal
$975 / item
Hinged Three Ball Mini Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This all brass lamp is totally unique. It was inspired by August Haarstick in the Jugendstil Deco
Brass
Brass Chandelier Composed of Multiple Clear and Textured Glass Ball Elements
Located in New York, NY
Brass chandelier composed of multiple clear and textured glass ball elements. 6 standard.
Brass
$2,995Sale Price|42% Off
French Polished Brass Two-Tier Ball Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French polished brass two-tier ball chandelier, 19th century
Brass
$3,250Sale Price|37% Off
French Polished Brass Two-Tier Ball Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French polished brass two-tier ball chandelier, 19th century. Currently not electrified, but we can
Brass
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Brass Chandelier w/ Floral Ball & Bellflower Glass Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
curving, brass arms extend from one of four decorative spheres off the stem. The bottom ball has a
Brass
Hollywood Teardrop and Crystal Ball Chandelier with Brass and Hand Blown Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant flushmount chandelier with blue and transparent crystal teardrop glass segments in a
Brass
$20,000 / item
Custom Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano glass ball sputnik chandelier in polished brass finish. There are 15 candelabra light
Metal, Brass
$1,483Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Soccer Ball Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed and Custom size of this Chandelier . Made of solid Brass banding all soldered
Brass
Large Contemporary Brass Cage Chandelier Murano Opaline Glass Ball, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Huge oversize contemporary chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp brass cage with blown Murano glass
Brass
$2,590Sale Price|20% Off
Large Swarovski Chrystal Ball Chandelier, 1970s
By Swarovski
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Chrystal ball chandelier. Over 300 hundred Chrystal balls. Hanging on brass chains
Crystal
$1,036Sale Price / item|20% Off
2 Swarovski Crystal Ball Chandelier, 1970s
By Swarovski
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two pieces, solid crystal ball chandeliers. 5 small bulbs each, brass base. Very rare to find 4 all
Crystal
Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Ernest Palme, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Impressive floral ball chandelier from the 1960s. Extremely successful design and very high quality
Metal
$989Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Mid-Century Ball Chandelier Murano Glass Brass Parts Gold, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century ball chandelier Murano glass brass parts gold, 1950s.
Brass
$2,060Sale Price|30% Off
Ceiling Chandelier 1960 Ball Brass Gold Part Italian Design Azucena Style
By Azucena
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling chandelier 1960 ball brass gold part Italian design Azucena style. 3 lamps bulbs E27
Brass
Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes
Iron, Brass
Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes
Iron, Brass
Palwa 18" Sunburst Ball Chandelier Crystal & Gold-Plated Brass, Germany 1960s
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Enchanting sunburst ball chandelier with sparkling stars for infinity. Swarovski crystals placed on
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$2,060Sale Price|30% Off
Chandelier Ball Murano Glass Venini Style Italian Design Brass Chain Gold 1970s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Murano glass ball chandelier, with gold brass chain.
Brass
$4,451Sale Price|64% Off
1960s Stilnovo Six Murano Ball Brass Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Florence, Tuscany
chandelier is an exceptional hero for any room or hallway. Each hand-blown ball has decorative air bubbles
Brass
Brass Ball and Shade Pendant Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Ball and Shade Pendant Light by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 160 x H 147 x D 160 cm
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Ball Rattan & Brass Pendant, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
rattan ball-shaped woven shade and brass hardware. The shade has a natural, light brown color. It is
Brass
6 Light Sputnik Orbit Space Age Brass Swirl Glass Ball Chandelier Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
glass ball shades. Vintage chandelier made of gilt brass and amber colored glass of exceptional beauty
Metal, Brass
Opaline Ball Globe Ornate Brass & Bronze Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
This pendant light is a captivating antique treasure. Its opaline ball globe, complemented by
Brass, Bronze
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 6 arm brass chandelier, glass shades white ball, 1960 Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Bronx, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Sweden 1970 , Large scale Chandelier 6 arm brass frame holding 6 white round
Brass
$431Sale Price / item|20% Off
Beautiful Opaline Ball Ceiling Lights with Brass Fixings
Located in Faversham, GB
Beautiful opaline ball ceiling lights with heavy rods, brass fixings, and faux brass galleries
Brass, Steel
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good
Metal, Brass
$1,450Sale Price|50% Off
A Sputnike Crystal Prisims and Ball Chandelier Designed by Kate Spade 2012
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1675 Large sputnike crystal prisims and balls chandelier designed by Kate Spade
Crystal, Brass
Large Brass and Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Brass and Clear Glass 3D Pattern Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany The cable length with lamp
Metal, Brass
5-ball Glass and Brass Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-ball Glass and Brass Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good
Brass
Organic Glass Ball & Wood Chandelier by Mazzega Italy, vintage 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large midcentury organic pattern glass ball fixture by Mazzega, Italy. The Fixture requires four
Metal, Brass
Beehive Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Ball Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
from a burnished brass drop and canopy, the pendant is finished with a decorative tassel at the base
Brass
Spiky Soccer Ball Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed and Custom made Pendent in the shape of a (Soccer Ball ) with applied spiky
Glass
Mid-century Modern 3 Ball Glass and Brass Frame Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern 3 Ball Glass and Brass Frame Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and
Brass
Art Nouveau Style Sputnik Vienna Coffee House Glass Ball Chandelier Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with nine E14 sockets with satin
Metal, Brass
Lovely Yellow Glass Ball and Brass Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Glass Ball and Brass Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany The lowest possible
Metal
Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Ball Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green silk tassel. The
Brass
Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Ball Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green silk tassel. The
Brass
Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large smoked glass ball pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One
Smoked Glass
Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large smoked glass ball pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One
Smoked Glass
Custom Mid-Century Modern Style 12 Ball Smoked Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Murano Mid-Century Modern style chandelier with 12 cascading smoked glass balls. Shipping
Brass
Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
extraordinary ball chandelier is made of 43 clear and milk spiked Muranbo glas and chromed / nickeled brass
Brass, Chrome
Houseof Brass Opal Ball Cluster Ceiling Light with Metal and Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
, hallway or dining room. Rich and opulent, Brass is the houseof staple that appears to work with everything
Metal
Italian 1970s Murano white swirl ball pendant with decorative brass fixtures
Located in London, GB
white. Decorative brass fitting and ceiling rose. Very good condition.
Brass
Brass & Bubble Ball Glass 2-armed Single Sconce by Kaiser, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass & Bubble Ball Glass 2-armed Single Sconce by Kaiser, 1960s, Germany The on/off switch is
Brass
$2,048 / item
Pendant Ball Cable 18 by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant Ball Cable 18 by Contain Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 100 cm (custom length). Materials: Brass
Brass, Other
$2,166 / item
Pendant Ball Tube 18 by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant Ball Tube 18 by Contain Dimensions: D 18 x H 100cm (custom length). Materials: Brass tube
Brass, Other
$2,249 / item
Pendant Ball Tube 20 by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant Ball Tube 20 by Contain Dimensions: D 20 x H 100 cm (custom length). Materials: brass tube
Brass, Other
$2,826 / item
Salty Pendant Ball 20 by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Salty Pendant Ball 20 by Contain Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 100 cm (custom length). Materials: Blown
Brass
$2,590 / item
Salty Pendant Ball 18 by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Salty Pendant Ball 18 by Contain Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 100 cm (custom length). Materials: Blown
Brass
$2,461 / item
Salty Pendant Ball 14 by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Salty Pendant Ball 14 by Contain Dimensions: D 14 x H 100cm (custom length). Materials: Blown glass
Brass
$2,166 / item
Pendant Ball Cable 20 by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant Ball Cable 20 by Contain Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 100 cm (custom length). Materials: Brass
Brass, Other
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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