$440 / item
Crystal Ball Pendant Light by Morica Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Ball Pendant Light by Morica Design Dimensions: D 8 x H 36 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass
Metal
Crystal Ball Pendant Light, Six Lights, by Morica Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Ball Pendant Light, Six Lights, by Morica Design Dimensions: D 8 x H 36 cm (each light
Metal
$1,668 / item
Black Stratos Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Stratos ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 18 x H 20 cm Materials: Aluminum
Aluminum
Temde Glass Ball Pendant Light Seventies
By Temde Leuchten
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Creative lamp from outstanding lamp producer Temde. Switzerland, 1970ies. Height adjustable. Very good vintage condition.
Metal
Black Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm. Materials
Aluminum
Silver Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Clear Glass Ball Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant light in good vintage condition. Four items available upon request.
Metal
Temde Double Chrome Ball Pendant Light Seventies
By Temde Leuchten
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Creative lamp from outstanding lamp producer Temde. Switzerland, 1970ies. Height adjustable between 90 and 200 cm (36" and 80"). Width 60 cm (24"), diameter balls 23 cm (9"). Very g...
Metal
Set of 2 Black Stratos Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black stratos ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 18 x H 20 cm Materials
Aluminum
Black and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and Clear Stratos Mini Ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm
Aluminum
Silver and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm
Aluminum
Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful
Murano Glass
Glass Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Pendant light made by Doria in the 1960s in Germany. It gives a wonderful light effect
Art Glass
Set Of 2 Black Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Black Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm
Aluminum
Set of 2 Silver Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 silver stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm
Aluminum
Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia,..) The listed price is for one pendant light. The
Brass
Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a
Murano Glass
Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria Pendant light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High-quality materials, give a
Chrome
Opal Ball Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Pendant light with nice Opal glass ball. High-quality materials, gives a wonderful light
Opal, Chrome
Rare Glass Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful
Art Glass
Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful
Murano Glass
Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful
Murano Glass
Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a metal frame, Italy. Wonderful light
Murano Glass
Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a metal frame, Italy. Wonderful light
Murano Glass
$2,019Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Spain, 1960s This
Jute, Rattan, Rope
Italian Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Italy, 1960s This
Rope
Set of 2 Silver and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 silver and clear stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14
Aluminum
Set of 2 Silver and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 silver and clear stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14
Aluminum
Set of 2 Black and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14
Aluminum
White Glass Ball Pendant Light with Aluminum Stem, Single or Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
White glass globe pendant light with an aluminum stem. It accommodates one standard bulb. Two
Aluminum
1 of 2 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, Temde, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass dome with a brass frame made by Temde. Wonderful
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Rare Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Rare Pink Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High-quality materials, give a wonderful
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Aachen, NRW
The "Membrane" pendant light, designed by Toni Zuccheri, features a beautiful mix of blue and
Chrome
1 of 6 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball pendant light with dark green color pieces, Germany, 1960s It
Shell
Mid-Century German Glass and Metal Ball Pendant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Mid Century Glass Ball Pendant Light. Classic pipe pendulum with ball. Perfect for the old
Metal
Vintage Pendant Lamp Cascading Glass Balls Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass ball pendant light attributed to Richard Essig Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good
Metal, Copper
Vintage German Space Age Ah 105 Glass Ball Pendant Lamp from Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass pendant lamp from the renowned manufacturer Peill & Putzler. A classic ball pendant light
Metal
$2,800Sale Price|68% Off
Large Belle Epoque Beaded Crystal Sphere Light Fixture w/ Bronze Foliate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sizable, crystal ball pendant light, topped with giant, cast bronze, curling acanthus leaves. It
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Vintage German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamp from Limburg, 1960s
By Limburg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple glass ball pendant light from the renowned house Glashütte Limburg. Classic pendant tube
Metal
Bubble Sphere Pendant Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Bubble Sphere Frosted White glass pendant. Milk Glass ball pendant light on chrome shaft made in
Glass, Milk Glass
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age ball pendant light with different switching modes. The upper part of the lamp
Metal
Mod 5-Light Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier
By Lightolier, Moe Light
Located in New York, NY
Chic and decorative mod midcentury chandelier having 5 art glass ball globe shades, each having an
Chrome
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Plastic & Plywood Pendant Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large ball pendant light from the renowned manufacturer Temde. Functional light source and at the
Plastic, Plywood
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
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27
Shell
Organic Ball Light Fixture by Mazzega Italy Ceiling Pendant
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
European E27 Edison bulb, up to 100 watts. Glass ball only is approximate 12" high. Canopy, chain and light
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Art Deco pendent light with ball-shaped shade of matte light yellow glass made in the
Metal, Chrome
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
A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light white swirling line design on
Brass
Single Italian Ball Midcentury Cocoon Castiglioni Style Pendant Light, Vintage
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.It has a beautiful round ball design
Metal
A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light white swirling line design on
Brass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Pierced Brass & Jeweled Ball Shade Pendant Light C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Pierced Brass & Jeweled Ball Shade Pendant Light C1920 Measures - 32"H x 11
Brass
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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