Mid-Century Modern Brass-Plated Slat Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, pendant light features a brass-plated steel, slat open globe with a mesh
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass-Plated Slat Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, pendant light features a brass-plated steel, slat open globe with a mesh
Steel
Industrial Ribbed Milk Glass and Brass Library Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, library and globe pendant light with ribbed milk glass shade with
Brass
Large Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Glass Globe, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Large amber or smoked glass globe pendant light by Limburg, Germany. Solid brass fixture with
Brass
Sold|$2,572 / item
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
Glass
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and
Sold|$850
Large Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury pendant light features a 16 inch diameter milk glass globe shade on a long brass pole
Brass
Heavy French Brass Gimbal Globe Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy French brass Gimbal globe light This is an excellent quality and very solid piece and has
Brass
Antique Brass Hanging Pendant Light with Floral Etched Glass Globe c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Brass Hanging Pendant Light with Floral Etched Glass Globe c1890 Measures - 34" drop x 8.5
Brass
1970s German Large Doria Leuchten Smoked Globe Glass & Brass Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
Circa 1970s large globe pendant hanging light which was manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Four-Light Chandelier Pendant with Cut Glass Globes
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-century Art Deco brass four-light chandelier with cut-glass globes. In the middle large globe
Brass
1930s Original Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Brass Colored Pin Stripes
Located in New York, NY
made up as a pendant light. Antique brass finish hardware. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St
Brass
Globe Pendant Light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury glass pendant light by Glashutte Limburg. Amber coloured glass which emits a nice
Brass
Italian 1980s Large Glass Globe Pendant Light
By La Murrina
Located in Montclair, NY
glass globe pendant light from Murano, Italy. The globe shade is white glass with a clear criss cross
Brass
Sold|$20,441 / item
Pendant Light in Brass and Steel with Black and White Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Handmade in brass and steel, the body is covered by a gold-plated finish, while the stainless steel shades
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Stain Glass Open Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern pendant light features linked stain glass plates that form an open bottom globe
Brass
Italian 1970s Large Poligoso Globe Pendant Light
By AVMazzega
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian large 17 inch diameter statement glass globe pendant light, circa 1970. The globe is hand
Brass
Mid Century Lightolier Half-Globe Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid century brass half-globe form light fixture by Lightolier. The piece has an enameled white
Brass
Textured Frosted Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a single globe pendant (two are available but sold separately) - with deeply carved pattern
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Brass Globe Four Tier Cascading Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four brass globes cascade to preference brass has been polished and interiors re-enameled
French Art Nouveau Brass Four-Light Chandelier Pendant Glass Globes circa 1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
French Art Nouveau brass four-light chandelier, pendant with frosted glass globes, circa 1920
Brass
Large Industrial Textured Frosted Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Industrial pendant light features a frosted glass globe shade with white enameled metal
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Milk Glass Globe Library Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a decorative, milk glass globe shade with brass fitter, 26 inches
Brass
Huge Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Globe Pendant Lantern Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large turn of the century French converted gas light, with elongated pressed gilt brass
Brass
MCM Vintage Rattan Bell Shaped Pendant Light with Milk Glass Globe & Brass Plate
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan bell shaped pendant light with milk glass globe light
Brass
1970s Murano Italy Handblown Stripe Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
Measuring 15.5" in diameter is this large 1970s Italian glass globe pendant light. The globe shade
Brass
Early 20th Century Opaline Glass Globe Library Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, library pendant light features a patterned, opaline glass globe shade with
Brass
Early 20th Century Milk Glass Globe Library Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, library pendant light features a 13 inch milk glass globe shade
Brass
1920 Unique Brick Pattern Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Very unique pendant light (single) on brass chain with Art Nouveau style fitter. Light is rewired
Brass
Art Deco Ruby Red Glass Etched Exit Sign Glass Globe Shade w Brass Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brass pendant lamp with rare original Art Deco ruby red acid-etched "EXIT" glass globe. Crafted
Brass
French Art Deco Half Globe Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Half Globe Opaline glass hanging pendant light A very pretty piece in bright
Brass
1920s Acid Etched Frosted Glass Federal Style Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s, Federal style, acid etched, frosted glass, globe pendant light depicting American eagle and
Brass
Italian Brass & Satin Globe Light in the style of Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD SEPT 2009 Stunning classic Orb pendant with brass fittings and centered brass ball on the
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Milk Glass Globe Library Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, library pendant light features a 14 inch milk glass globe shade
Brass
Five-Globe Danish Modern Walnut and Brass Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice vintage Danish modern style chandelier with 5 satin finish globes.
Sold|$10,000
Italian Four Globe Suspension Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian four globe suspension light handblown glass, brass, enameled steel and rubber. Designed in
Brass
1970s German Doria Leuchten Amber Glass Globe & Brass Ceiling Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Mazzega
Located in London, England
A stunning space-age, futuristic, 1970s German Doria Leuchten amber glass & brass globe hanging
Metal, Brass
Italian Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier with Opaque White Globes
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Italian chandelier in the style of and attributed to Stilnovo with the glass globes
Brass
1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Smoked Globes and Brass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson smoked globes and brass light fixture.
1950s Swedish Brass Ceiling Light with Five Opal Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
features a central brass column with five evenly spaced arms, each supporting a frosted opal glass globe
Metal
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Globe Vaseline Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
Located in London, GB
A beautiful arts & crafts period vaseline globe pendant light. c.1910 Of beautiful design and form
Brass
New 12 Light Italian Fixture with Honeycomb Brass Frame and White Globes
Located in Troy, MI
New and made for us in Italy, this 12 light fixture has a polished brass honeycomb-style frame with
Brass
Short Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Golden Murano Glass Globes, 6-Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice chandelier features a main brass disk top from which fall 6 brass rods of different
Brass
Large Art Deco Brass Four-Light Chandelier Frosted Glass Globes, circa 1940
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Deco brass four-light chandelier with frosted glass in high relief globes. Measures
Brass
Sold|$3,000
Handblown Antique Hanging Melon Globe Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
The glass of this light is an antique melon globe, hung by a decorative chain with a three light
Brass
Italian Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier with Opaque White Globes, Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
central brass pole. Restored and rewired. All original glass globes. Overall dimension from the top
Brass
XL Vintage Murano Italian 1970s mouth blown Pendant Globe Sphere Ceiling Light
Located in København, DK
hand molded brass suspension. The glass is mouth-blown in a round shape with fine bubbles and pattern
Brass
1960s Triple Art Glass Stripe Pattern Cone Shape Pendant Globe Light Fixture
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish mid century modern style circa 1960s light fixture.
Brass
French 1950s Pendant Ceiling Light with 2 Lights and a Frosted Half Globe Shade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1950s pendant ceiling light with 2 lights and a frosted half globe shade.
Brass
RAAK Dutch 1970s Four Smoked Glass Globe Ceiling Light
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
A great original 1970 high style chandelier composed of a square polished brass fixture and four
Brass
Elegant 6 arm nickel silver light fixture with glass globes
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant chandelier with 6 arms in nickel with striped glass globes. Rewired.
Nickel, Brass
1970s German Triple Crackle Glass Globe Doria Leuchten Cascading Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
A triple globe crackled iced-glass suspended hanging light made in the 1970s by Doria Leuchten in
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Wire
Midcentury Italian Murano Glass and Brass Globe Pendant Light
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Midcentury Italian Murano glass and brass globe pendant light.
Brass
Frosted Glass + Brass Globe Pendant. Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian pendant light featuring an elegant frosted glass globe shade. This fixture has
Brass
Antique Schoolhouse Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White schoolhouse glass pendant light with a brass chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. Please note
Brass
White& Clear Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
This antique pendant light exudes elegance. With a white and clear mushroom glass globe and a brass
Brass, Steel
Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white schoolhouse globe paired with a newly made antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned
Brass
Limburg Globe Pendant Light Brass and Smoked Glass
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large brass and blown glass globes by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. The color of the glasses are smoke
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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