Mid-Century Modern Bell Jar Chandelier by A. Pittalis, Brass, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Belgian (20th Century) style bell jar lantern with a fluted pumpkin shaped crystal jar having brass floral and vine repousse bands, a painted bronze stem and metal suspen...
Brass
Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique European hand-blown blue art glass and gold gilt bronze bell jar chandelier pendant light chandelier. Light has patinaed gilt bronze hardware supporting hand blow...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A grand and exquisitely detailed large Antique French neoclassical gilt bronze and crystal 9 light bell jar lantern chandelier. This impressive fixture harmoniously blends classical ...
Crystal, Bronze
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 motifs on the band of the suspension and finial bottom
English Georgian Style Bell Jar Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two light interior cluster lights. Bell Jar hanging chandelier or hall light. It arrives ready to install with brass ceiling canopy and chain provided.
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 hanging Light with ceiling Canopy and Fixings This beautiful hand made piece has a...
Crystal
19th Century Antique Victorian Bell Jar Lanterns, Glass & Brass
Located in New York, NY
Three different color bell jar lanterns with brass details. Stunning pigment like cobalt can be dated back as far as 1802, making these ceiling fixtures even more extrordinary. Me...
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
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 the charm of brushed brass, steel construction, and a clear glass ball, creating a...
Steel
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 extraordinary and rare pair of antique Venetian bell jar lanterns, masterfully craf...
Brass
Italian Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar Pendant Light, Brass Hangers, 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1507 Italian hand blown glass bell jar with brass hangers Will be wired with one bulb and desired amount of chain
Art Glass
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond pattern with leaf fern details and bronze housing and decorative chain in the neoclass...
Bronze
Bell Jar Chocolate Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the Bell jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every single glass pendant light th...
Glass
Bell Jar Amber Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the bell jar and its sleeker companion, the bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every single glass pendant light th...
Glass
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bell Jar Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the Bell Jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every single glass pendant light th...
Glass
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bell Jar Crystal Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the Bell jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every single glass pendant light th...
Glass
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bell Jar Gray Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the Bell jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every single glass pendant light th...
Glass
Bell Jar Smoke Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the Bell jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every single glass pendant light th...
Glass
Antique Austrian Bell Jar Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and timeless antique bell jar pendant lantern having gorgeous glass with etched insignia Roitmar-Wein and decorative glass knob at the bottom, encircled by a cast brass galle...
Brass
Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
By Carlos de la Puente
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Retailed By Carlos de la Puente Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain C...
Bronze
1970s Anglo-Indian Frosted Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Brass Fittings
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Indian glass 7" diameter bell jar clear frosted hand blown glass lantern with floral etching with brass dark metal fittings . Frosted glass etched with floral design Great to u...
Brass
Bell Jar with Ruffled Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical bell jar with unique smoked glass and ironwork
Tin, Iron
Moroccan "Mosaic" Bell Jar Pendant Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brilliant multicolored "triangles" envelop the hanging globe. colorfully glorious when lit.
Metal
Antique Bell Jar with Diamond Etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
spectacular handblown antique glass belljar with original brass knob and diamond etchings. Price includes wiring.
Unavailable
H 25.75 in Dm 12 in
Early 19th Century Georgian Brass & Glass 3 Light Bell Jar with Smoke Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century Georgian brass & glass 3 light bell jar with smoke bell, straight banding. New wiring.
Metal
Italian Bell Jar Pendant Lamp, Late 20th Century
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
An Italian bell jar pendant or hallway lamp. The design is Inspired by the antique hall lantern. A thick, clear, bell jar shaped piece of glass sits in a metal ring attached to three...
Metal
Gold Bell Jar Murano with 14-Karat Gold Leaf
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Golden Murano bell jar pendant with infused 14-karat gold leaf in glass.
Jumbo Size Bell Jar Lantern / Chandelier With Grape Etching
Located in New York, NY
This is a JUMBO size bell jar lantern / chandelier with beautiful grapes and leaves etched into the hand blown glass.
Brass
French 1950s Bell Jar Chandelier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1950's bell jar chandelier with crystal, gold-leaf metal and 4 lights.
Gold Plate, Metal
Italian Paint Bell Jar Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern newly wired. Glass top and bottom decorated with stars, supported with brass mounts.
Brass
Italian Glass bell Jar Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Finely brass supported bell jar having an upper and lower glass decorated bowl.
Brass
c.1950 Vintage French 3 Light Glass Bell Jar Chandelier
Located in Highwood, IL
This fantastic chandelier has a wonderful unique style, a three arm fixture suspended in a glass cloche shaped shade. Awesome most anywhere, this chandelier would be great in a kitch...
Metal
Bell Jar Pendant Lantern Light by Chapman
By Visual Comfort
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic bell jar chandelier light fixture by Chapman & Myers.
Nickel
Gold Bell Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian small gold bell jar, 2 lights.
Cut Glass
Bell Jar Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bell Jar light fixture made from antique "cloche". New wiring and wax sleeves.
Glass
19th Century Bronze and Glass Bell Jar Large Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century bronze and glass bell jar large chandelier. Chain is 6 feet long.
Georgian Style Bell Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Georgian style bell Jar lantern has a beautiful, rounded shape; with brass glass holder and chain in an oil rubbed bronze finish. The jar glass is hand blown and with a decorati...
Brass
Blue Hanging Bell Jar
Located in Nantucket, MA
blue glass bell jar fixture with three candle light; needs to be rewired
Brass
Etched Bell Jar Pendant
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Etched Glass Bell Jar Trimmed in Brass. Etching with Floral Theme. Center Arm to accommdate Three Lites
Brass
19th Century Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. Made for candles, but wired with one big socket. Bronze details. The bell alone measures 9.5 inches. The top alone measures 4 inches. So with the small chains in-b...
Bronze
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H 30 in Dm 17.5 in
Wonderful Bronze Regency Empire Neoclassical Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Bronze Ormolu Regency, Empire, Neoclassical bell jar lantern chandelier Fixture with 4 candelabra lights
Bronze
19th Century Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. Made for candles, but this will arrive wired with appropriate socket for country. Certified US UL socket for the USA and ready to hang. Bronze details. Adding anot...
Bronze
19th Century Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. Made for candles, but this will arrive wired with appropriate socket for country. Certified US UL socket for the USA and ready to hang. Bronze details. Adding...
Bronze
19th Century Rare Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. Made for candles, but will be wired with one big socket certified for each country. Bronze details. Original chain also intact measuring another 17 inches on top. ...
Bronze
1960s Bell Jar Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This glass pendant has a beautiful trumpet-shape and an amber tint. The base is a polished brass that can be attached to the ceiling fixture in a flush mount or dangle as a free-floa...
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century English Bell Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful English bell jar lantern with brass acanthus leaf chain hooks and a heavy band glass holder. The brass has a beautiful, antique patina. Hand blown jar and smoke bell. Thr...
Brass
English Regency Style Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Astoria, NY
English Regency style pair of bell jar lanterns with glass shades.
Metal
Bell Jar / Hundi With Etched Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass Bell Jar with etched floral and leaf motif. Antiqued Brass fixture .
Brass
Brass and Glass Bell Jar Five-Light Chandeliers or Pendants a Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of brass and glass bell jar five-light chandeliers or pendants. These finely decorative bell jar lights each have three lights on the interior with bronze framing supporting t...
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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