2000s Art Glass Pendant Chandelier by Omer Arbel for Bocci
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is an unbelievably cool multi-globe pendant chandelier, designed by Omer Arbel for Bocci.
Glass
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 “Figuration” series, designed by Eva Renée Nele and manufactured by Temde, Switzerla...
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 1960s. Single light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W Diameter 15.7 inches - 40 cm. Heig...
Metal
Brass Multi-Arm Pendant Chandelier with Hand-Blown Glass Globes Sculptura
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted brass pendant chandelier featuring four hand-blown glass of varying scale, suspended along an asymmetric arrangement with brass arms. Two globes are set within circular b...
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Orbit, 1970s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern nine-armed Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light 'Orbit'.
Brass
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
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 in the USA. Height of globes is adjustable. Newly wired for U.S.; each globe takes ...
Metal, Chrome
$1,125Sale Price|50% Off
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 circa 1960s Single light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W Diameter 14 inches / height 14 i...
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 amber to green and blue. Black and chrome hardware. Original black cloth cord spira...
Murano Glass
Moroccan Globe Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Interesting multi-faceted colored glass globe pendant in cobalt blue.
Iron
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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 München, BY
Spectacular 12-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
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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 München, BY
Spectacular and elegant ten-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
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 in good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Brass
Large Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Multi-Color Globe or Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
A large midcentury Italian Murano handblown glass globe or chandelier comprised of multicolored horizontal stripes of orange, purple, gray-blue and celadon against clear glass with i...
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 Adler for Robert Abbey. Two large and three small white-shaded globes radiate diffused ...
Metal
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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
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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 globes.
Glass
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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 München, BY
Amazing and elegant six-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
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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 München, BY
Rare and elegant four-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant light by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
Multi-Globe Atomic Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1950s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Exceptional multi-globe atomic chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s.
Brass
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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
28.20 is a low-voltage arrangement of 20 blown-glass spheres. Each sphere contains an interior landscape of satellite shapes, including an opaque milk glass diffuser that houses the ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 13 in Dm 23.63 in
Sputnik Multi-Globe Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Spectacular ten-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or ceiling light by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Executed in polished brass, opaline glass. The chandel...
Brass
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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
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a practical and utilitarian design with solid, hard-working ambient lighting. Our cl...
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 mirroring glass balls in different length Chromed metal.
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 tone with a contrast swirl motif and are set in chrome fittings. There is a central ca...
Chrome
Brass Suspensions with Half Glass Globes
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall suspension made of shiny brass with three levels of lights, hidden in a half brass and half glass sphere.
Brass
$975 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960 A mid-century chandeliers with a brass fixture and hand-blown glass globes was designed and produced i...
Brass
$3,263Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Italian Floral Foliage Globe Pendant Light in Polychromed Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Multicolor Foliage & Flowers Pendant Light Fixture, Polychrome Iron, Italy, 1950s-1960s. One of a kind polychromed iron foliage flower bush pendant light. This stunning pendant l...
Metal, Iron
$1,748
H 53.15 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage Pendant Cascade Chandelier 9 lights attributed to Vistosi Murano 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Pendant Cascade Murano Chandelier 9 lights attributed to Vistosi, brass ceiling cup. The colored Murano Glass spheres are 6 white, one orange, one red and one yellow.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Pendant with Brass and Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian mid-century pendant light features three opaline glass globes as shades, each mounted on a triangular brass frame with its original patina, combined with black lacquered...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand crafted polished brass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The small round sputnik...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Italian Murano pendant chandelier with multi color blown glass discs. Recently cleaned and re-wired, and ready to install. The height of light only measures 13 inches high x...
Brass
$2,695Sale Price|46% Off
H 18 in Dm 22 in
1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
16 mouth blowed glass shade sitting on a deep chrome finish structure from Lightolier. Each shade measure 5 in. diameter. Solid, well made construction. Use 16 candelabra E12 s...
Chrome
$5,361
H 27.17 in Dm 29.53 in
Mid Century, Ten Arm Chandelier in Brass from Ruper Nikoll, made in Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautifully made Mid-century, 10 arm brass chandilier from Rupert Nikoll. Here we have excellent craftsmanship with beautiful forms made in Austria.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This chic pendant fixture is a mid-century Modern work of art. It features a handcrafted Murano glass globe with soft amber and white lattimo glass in an alternating ribbon pattern. ...
Brass
$33,000
H 28.35 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Italian Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass, Prismatic Glass in 104cm/40.94in
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stilnovo, ceiling light, brass, prismatic glass, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s by Stilnovo captures the refinement of mid-century modern design. Its s...
Brass
$2,895Sale Price|27% Off
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Deep chrome finish chandelier with mouth blowed glass shade, 1970s Well made solid sturdy construction. Contain 12 E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt max. Sputnik...
Chrome
Stunning Large Sciolari Style Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
7-light brass chandelier in the style of Sciolari. Smoked glass in a very beautiful color. Made with brass, best of the 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. The fixture...
Brass
$5,827 / item
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 13.78 in
Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Characterized by simplicity and linearity Murano chandelier, its beautiful colors with more shades of brown color with white watermark. The chandelier is composed of a large brass s...
Brass
$5,795 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 29.14 in
Mid-Century Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Glass Globes by Preciosa, Czechia
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Glass Globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960 This stunning Mid-Century chandelier features a brass fixture designed and produced by the ren...
Brass
Vintage Murano Multicolored Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Murano multicolored pendant.
Murano Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Pink Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirrors, Italy
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Pink octagonal faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirrors, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirrors features octagonal pink fac...
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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