American Federal Style 3 arm Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style (20th Century) 3 arm bell jar lantern bearing engravings of leaf and floral
American Federal Style 3 arm Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style (20th Century) 3 arm bell jar lantern bearing engravings of leaf and floral
$3,550 / item
Three Smoke Bell Light Pendants, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique group of three smoke bell light fixtures or lanterns all three crafted in hand blown glass
Brass
$223 / item
Bell Pendant Lamp in Brass by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Bell pendant lamp in brass by Hatsu Dimensions: W 15 x H 27 cm Materials: Powdercoated Aluminium
Metal, Brass
Industrial Scalloped Prismatic Holophane Bell Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dome or bell shaped shade with scalloped edge, brass fitter with paddle switch is newly wired with 48in
Brass
$125 / item
Art Nouveau Lamp Bell Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Art Nouveau lamp shade is a stunning addition to any ceiling lamp, showcasing a beautiful design that exudes elegance. Crafted from frosted glass, it offers a unique and...
Glass
Pair of "Golden Bell" Pendant Lights by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of lovely pendant lights, model “A330” or “Golden Bell”, by Alvar Aalto. Made in brass with
Brass
English Georgian Style Bell Jar Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
cover and brass ring. Two light interior cluster lights. Bell Jar hanging chandelier or hall light. It
Brass
Golden Bell midcentury brass pendant lamp set
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Set of 3 brass pendant lamps/shades) from the 1960. Beautiful condition with nice Patina. The lamp comes with an E26/27 Edision screw socket, canopy and holder for the cei...
Brass
$342 / item
Unique Bell 180 Pendant Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique 4 Tube pendant light by Hatsu Dimensions: W 42 x H 26 cm Materials: Powdercoated Aluminium, Brass Fabric Cord Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates moder...
Metal, Brass
Hand Blown Diamond Cut Crystal Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Blown Diamond Cut Crystal Bell Jar Lantern A Beautiful Candle Powered Bel Jar Candle Powered
Crystal
2" Amber Frosted Fluted Art Nouvea Style Bell Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of 2-inch amber frosted fluted bell Art Nouveau bell shades embodies vintage elegance with
Glass
$223 / item
White Bell Pendant Lamp in Brass by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
White bell pendant lamp in brass by Hatsu Dimensions: W 15 x H 27 cm Materials: Powdercoated
Metal, Brass
French Modern Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan bell shaped pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Lamp with Pierced Surface and Glass Bell
Located in Sacile, PN
Vintage lamp with a pierced surface and glass bell, circa 1960.
Metal
Opaline Glass Pendant by Louis Poulsen "Bell Lamp"
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Louis Poulsen, 'Bell lamp' (original name "Klokkelampen") pendant lamp. Frame in steel, screen in
Steel
Rattan Bell Shaped Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamp with bell shaped lampshade, Spain, 1960s. Eyecatching
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spain, 1960s. Eyecatching
Brass
Murano Wavy Bell Shaped Carlo Nason Ceiling Light Pendant
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano Carlo Nason blue and clear textured glass pendant chandelier. Fixture uses regular A
Brass
$289 / item
Unique White Bell 180 Pendant Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique 4 tube pendant light by Hatsu Dimensions: W 42 x H 26 cm Materials: powder coated aluminium, brass fabric cord Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates mode...
Metal, Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Venini Mid Century Murano Glass Bell Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid Century Modern Italian bell pendant light made from Murano glass.
Murano Glass
$200Sale Price|69% Off
Bell Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Factory 2nd
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bell Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a
Metal
Set Of 3 Tubular Bells Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Tubular Bells Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster Dimensions: 3x ⌀ 7,8 x H 39 cm
Alabaster, Copper
Set Of 12 Tubular Bells Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 12 Tubular Bells Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster Dimensions: 12x ⌀ 7,8 x H 39 cm
Alabaster, Copper
Set Of 6 Tubular Bells Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 6 Tubular Bells Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster Dimensions: 6x ⌀ 7,8 x H 39 cm
Alabaster, Copper
Brushed Brass Clear Glass Onion Bell Jar Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
The vintage onion shaped glass bell jar pendant light is a nostalgic lighting fixture that combines
Steel
French Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern Patinated in White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large French Riviera rattan bell shaped pendant light or lantern, France, 1960s. This handcrafted
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
glass mid-century modern bell-shaped "campana" pendant light fixture chandelier in good working
Metal, Brass, Wire
Early 20th Century X-Ray Mercury Glass Bell Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, X-Ray mercury glass bell pendant light features a matte silver exterior with
Brass
French 20th Century Bell Shaped Hanging Globe, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century glass Bell shaped hanging globe decorated with fine etchings of a floriate
Glass
Large Renato Toso Glass Bell Shape Pendant Murano 1950's
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in London, GB
Large scallop Murano glass suspension lamp in Champagne tone, exquisite blown glass in bell shape
Brass
Italian Orange Glass Bell Jar Lantern, Vintage 1960s Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Orange glass bell jar lantern. New old stock. Includes canopy.
Glass
$4,068Sale Price / set|20% Off
3 Spanish Rattan Bell Pendant Lights Ceiling Hanging Lamps
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Rattan Bell Shaped Pendants A beautiful set of three organic modern rattan / wicker
Wicker, Rattan
1950’s Original Mouth Blown Large Opaline Bell Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Mouth Blown Large Opaline Bell Pendant Lamp. Beautiful original opaline pendant
Blown Glass
Ghidini 1961 Contemporary Bell Brass Suspension Lamp by Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Ghidini 1961 contemporary suspension lamp is designed by the Italian designer Elisa Giovannoni and it is the result of the meeting between the highest Italian quality ...
Brass
Mid-Century Herda Bell Pendant, Red Glazed Ceramic, Circular Cut-Outs
By Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bell-shaped pendant from Herda demonstrates Dutch Mid-Century lighting design at its most practical
Ceramic
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling bell lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling bell lamp, Italy 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from
Metal, Brass
Group of Three Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in
Blown Glass
Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in
Blown Glass
Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in
Brass
Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass fixtures, hand blown in classic
Glass
Art Deco Glass Lamp, Germany, Amber colored , 1940s, bell shape
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative and well-preserved glass pendant lamp in opaline glass. Attractive, slightly striped amber on the outside, creamy white on the inside. Hangs from a brass rod with a ...
Brass
Scandinavian Bell Glass Pendant Light with Brass Mounts, 1960s Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1317 Scandinavian bell glass pendant with brass mounts.
Brass
$2,089Sale Price|20% Off
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s This
Rattan, Rope, Jute
Gervasoni Bell Suspension Lamp in Handwoven Wicker by Jasper Startup
By Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The charm of natural materials makes the Bell suspension lamp made of hand-woven wicker unique. A
Wicker
Smoked Mid-century Brass and Glass Bell Pendant (5 available)
Located in London, GB
Brass slightly smoked glass pendant lights in bell shaped form. Open bases. France, c1960s. 5
Brass
Danish Functionalist Bell Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass & Copper by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish bell shaped pendant lamp in thick white opaline glass. Made by Holmegaard in Denmark
Copper
$390Sale Price|80% Off
Mid-Century Textured Pendant by Peill & Putzler Bell Shape
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent glasswork designed by German designer Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler in the 1960s. Fitted with one E27 socket with retractable mechanism very easy to ...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Bell-Shaped Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Mid-century Modern bell-shaped amber color transparent glass single light pendant lamp
Brass
Large mouth blown Murano Glass Bell Lantern - Gold Plated & Aquamare Glass
Located in London, GB
Glass Furnace's on the Island of Murano in Venice, this beautiful Bell Lantern is made to the highest of
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass and Brass Details, circa 1900 An
Brass
1930s Industrial Westinghouse Factory Pendant Bell Lamp with Glass Lens
By Westinghouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Multiple metals; cast iron, enameled spun or pressed steel bell, enameled cast aluminium lens rim, brass
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
$1,784Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Rattan Bell Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern in Black Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Spanish rattan and bamboo bell shaped pendant hanging light finished in black patina
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York City, NY
. The alabaster stone is bell or conical shaped and depicts a flowering morning glory and it was
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
English Midcentury Nickel Light Fixture with Three Arms and Glass Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English nickel and glass bell light fixture from the Midcentury period, with cluster of three
Nickel
Normann Copenhagen Bell Pendant Lamp Large by Andreas Lund & Jacob Rudbeck
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Bell lamp in white has a white cord and white canopy. Bell lamp in black has a black cord and black
Aluminum
Normann Copenhagen Bell Pendant Lamp Small by Andreas Lund & Jacob Rudbeck
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Bell lamp in white has a white cord and white canopy. Bell lamp in black has a black cord and black
Aluminum
Normann Copenhagen Bell Pendant Lamp Medium by Andreas Lund & Jacob Rudbeck
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Bell lamp in white has a white cord and white canopy. Bell lamp in black has a black cord and black
Aluminum
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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