$2,400
H 21 in Dm 19 in
E. R. Nele Temde Atomic Sputnik Chandelier Chromed Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish and chic 1960s Space Age Atomic “Sputnik” chandelier /multi-globe pendant lamp from the
Metal, Chrome
Multi-Color Floral Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano art glass globe pendant blown with purple and yellow flowers. Made in Italy circa
Metal
$3,378
H 15.75 in Dm 25.6 in
Midcentury Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Orbit, 1970s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern nine-armed Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light 'Orbit
Brass
$4,564
H 14.97 in Dm 18.12 in
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser
Brass
Vintage Style Multi Globe Chrome and Smoked Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A three globe light fixture suspended from a main ceiling plate. New production and made to order
Metal, Chrome
Multi-Color Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano glass globe pendant blown with black and multicolored hemispheres / Made in Italy
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Multi-Color Globe Pendant Description
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Murano pendant light. Impressive large glass globe. Rich colors ranging from brown and
Murano Glass
Moroccan Globe Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Interesting multi-faceted colored glass globe pendant in cobalt blue. $1200 - Blue
Iron
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 17.72 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular and elegant ten-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 22.05 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular 12-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light by Kaiser
Brass
Mid Century Multi-Colored Resin Three-Globe Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage light fixture with three multi-colored resin globes suspended from a brass frame. It is
Brass
Large Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Multi-Color Globe or Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large midcentury Italian Murano handblown glass globe or chandelier comprised of multicolored
Glass
Robert Abbey Jonathan Adler Rio Multi Globe Chandelier in Antique Brass
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This modern, dropped multi-globe chandelier is part of the Rio Collection designed by Jonathan
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 31.5 in
Mid Century Sputnik Brass and Multi Opaline Globe Chandelier by Kaiser, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous large chandelier in full shiny brass which seems gold plated. Original vintage condition. Made in Germany by Kaiser Leuchten in the 1970s. The chandelier mounts 8 light so...
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 16 in D 16 in
Italian Multi Globe Clear Amber Brown and Transparent Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian multi globe glass pendant chandelier light. The fixture is made up of three concentric
Glass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant four-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light by
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 17.72 in
Multi-Globe Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing and elegant six-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by
Brass
Multi-Globe Atomic Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1950s
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional multi-globe atomic chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed by the Swiss artist and
Brass
Sold
H 143 in W 28 in D 50 in
Bocci 28.20 Random, Custom Composition, Art Glass Multi Color Globe Chandelier
By Bocci, Omer Arbel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uses headphone jack connections, which allow the pendants to be “plugged into” the canopy for fast and
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 13 in Dm 23.63 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular ten-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or ceiling light by Kaiser
Brass
Sold
H 7 in Dm 11 in L 7 in
Small Schoolhouse Stacked Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant With Black Multi Stripes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
globe features a stacked rounded shape finished with a unique black, multi-stripe design that will add
Glass
Multi Pendant with Horizontal Mirroring Globes by Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Space Age multi pendant Manufacture Staff Leuchten model 52385 Germany, 1970 Horizontal
Chrome
Doria Leuchten Multi Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
Here is a beautiful chandelier with seven handblown glass globes. The globes have a light grey
Chrome
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$1,295 / item
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Handmade Brass & Opal Glass Wall Sconce, Edie by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall s...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$889 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant red / white swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in red / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. ...
Murano Glass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 36” Lower convex disc...
Brass
$8,891
H 43.31 in Dm 35.44 in
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Tiffany Green Murano Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with 30 Tiffany Green Glass Spheres. 30 lights bulbs.
Brass
$474 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.14 in D 7.09 in
Italian Modern "Gina" Wall Lights Stilnovo Style, Bedside Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. E14 bulbs per lampshade. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light style Sti...
Metal, Brass
$7,705 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
$1,066 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
Brass
$13,633 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,739 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$1,778 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Modern sconces by Danke studio brass and metal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danke Studio is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fixt...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
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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