Painted Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light Done Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass schoolhouse globe with amber colored decorative accents. Accents reminiscent
Brass
Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Tone Glass Globe, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An amber tone or smoked handblown glass globe pendant light by Limburg, Germany, manufactured in
Brass
Doria Pendant Light, Textured Amber Glass Globe and Brass, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic textured glass pendant light by Doria Leuchten Germany manufactured in Mid-Century, ca
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Italian 1970s Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely circa 1970s pendant light from Murano Italy. Globe shade of handblown clear glass with
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Italian Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian Murano glass pendant lamp. White glass turns textured and transparent at the
Brass
1920s Brass Pendant Light with Large Round Opal Globe, Quantity Available
Located in New York, NY
1920s brass pendant light with a large white opal glass globe. The cap has an antique brass patina
Brass
1940s Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Green Stripes and Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s green striped white milk glass schoolhouse globe pendant light fitted with a newly wired
Brass
Large Glass and Brass Globe Pendant Lamp Light by Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 16" globe pendant by Glashütte Limburg/Germany featuring an 16" handblown clear glass
Brass
Venini Swirled Murano Glass Globe Light Pendant
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian vintage light pendant, produced by Venini, with white swirled Murano glass globe, capped
Brass
Pendant Light, Amber Tone Glass Globe, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An amber tone (almost orange) glass globe pendant light with brass hardware. Produced in Germany in
Brass
Murano Green and White Opaque Globe Pendant Light Fixture with Brass Detail
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Murano green and white opaque globe pendant light fixture with brass detail.
Brass
1960s Brass Jeweled Pendant Lamp Pierced Globe Gem Ceiling Light Interior Design
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Hyattsville, MD
One wonderful small globe pendant night ceiling pendant mood light. Can also be just hung by wire
Brass
Antique Brass GEC Holophane Glass Chandelier Globe Sphere Pendant Light, C.1915
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A very well presented glass ‘sphere’ pendant light made by General Electric Company for Holophane
Brass
1920s Pendant Light Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Globe with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1920s white milk glass parlor style schoolhouse globe fitted with a newly made brass pole fitter
Glass, Milk Glass
Antique Brass Jeweled Hanging Globe Light, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pendant light offers pierced brass construction in globe form with jeweled glass
Brass
Parisian Mid-Century French Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
repurposed as a pendant light. With later spun brass top and base which adds quality of finishes. The
Brass
Art Deco Hanging Chain Brass Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Stepped Milk Glass Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your space with the illumination of this Art Deco ceiling pendant light featuring a stepped
Brass
Large Limburg Globe Pendant Light, Brass Amber Smoked Glass, 1970s, One of Six
By Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six extra large brass and hand blown glass globe pendants model 'P 197' by Glashütte Limburg
Brass
Mushroom Style White School House Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1950s white schoolhouse globe features new brass hardware. Unusual mushroom style shade. This can
Brass
Early 20th Century Polished Brass and Hand Cut-Glass Globe Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good looking and practical size pendant. This stylish and handcrafted pendant is a joy to look at
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light with a prismatic Holophane glass globe shade and brass
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Striped Open Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish, Mid-Century Modern, pendant light features a graphic, black and white striped, crackle
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Frosted Holophane Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ribbed glass globe shade with porcelain socket and brass fitter. The pendant is newly wired with 36
Brass
Early 20th Century Milk Glass Globe Library Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, library pendant light features a 12 inch milk glass globe shade
Brass
11 in. Dia. Schoolhouse White Globe Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
The schoolhouse globe pendant light offers a unique charm with its classic design, milk glass shade
Brass
Rare Lilac Tinted Vintage Holophane Prismatic Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique Lilac Tinted Globe Pendant Lights by Holophane Price is per light. A beautiful small
Brass
1920s Etched Glass Globe Light with Brass Pole Fitter
Located in New York, NY
1920s etched glass globe fitted with a slender new brass pole fixture. Please note, this item is
Brass
Large Italian White Globe Pendant Light Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern spherical globe pendant light fixture. Featuring brass hardware
Brass
German Mid-Century Glass Globes Cascading Seven-Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful German vintage cascading pendant light with seven very nice shaped cream color glass
Brass
Art Deco Multicolored Murano Beaded Glass Globe Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
A superb Murano glass, bronze, and brass pendant light fixture from the 1930s. The round sphere
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Brass Chandelier with Six Light Globes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Madrid, ES
Brass ceiling lamp with six arms and round glass globes, model T-348/6, designed by Hans-Agne
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Atomic White Glass Globes Five-Light Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern Atomic White Glass Globes Five-Light pendant lamp This adorable Mid-Century
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Large German Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown textured bubble glass globe and brass pendant. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass
Brass
Unique Midcentury Chandelier / Pendant Light w Stunning Clear Glass Globe Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Swedish brass and glass 3 light ceiling fixture. This delicately handcrafted chandelier
Brass
Limburg 1970s 'New Old Stock' Vintage Round Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
'New old stock' in original box large midcentury hanging pendant lamp / light fixture by Glashütte
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Jefferson Globe Ribbed Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed spheprical opaline pendant lamp. c.1930 Thick pressed glass with ribbed
Brass
Huge Mid-Century Modern 24-Light Glass Globes/Brass Chandelier, Jakobsson Style
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large Mid-Century Modern 24-light polished brass chandelier, attributed to Hans Agne
Brass
Midcentury 1960s Candy Red Murano Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Lisse, NL
bright red exterior and it is all white on the inside. This rare and vintage pendant will light up your
Brass
Sold|$1,800
1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Capiz shell and brass, floral motif globe light fixture. USA, circa 1960. Measures 12 inches in
Brass
Stunning Vistosi White Murano Globe Hanging Light
By Vistosi
Located in North Miami, FL
cable and has original brass canopy. Triangular faded label is attached to bottom of glass. Can
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass and Hand-Cut Glass Globe Small Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good looking, practical and small size pendant. This stylish and handcrafted pendant is a joy to
Brass
Sold|$1,200
60's Brass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
A simple and elegant brass pendant light with a smoky amber globe... so sexy in a grey space!
Brass
Large Glass Globe and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large flourished glass globe attached to a brass hardware and hanging with a brass chain. The decor
Brass
Sold|$1,550
Capiz Globe Pendant Light
Located in Stamford, CT
This fantastic shell globe light has that certain glow that is a wonderful addition to all decors
Brass
Tinted glass globe & brass pendant light by Fog & Morup
Located in Hollywood, CA
A smaller tinted glass globe pendant light with brass fixture designed by the Danish company Fog
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Chase Art Deco Globe Hanging Light Fixture
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual spun aluminum hanging ceiling light fixture, by Chase brass @copper Company. Paper logo of
Glass
Brass Circle Motif Hanging Globe Light
Located in Stamford, CT
This 1960's brass hanging fixture has a great Moroccan feel.
Brass
#3927 Pair of Venini Glass Globe Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Venini glass globe pendant light fixtures on brass rods.
Brass
Sold|$1,322
Set Of Four Circa 30/40 Light Globe Pendants
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opalescent thick glass globes. Recent blackened brass mounting. Chain length 38 inches.
Brass
Brass Globe Ceiling Pendant with Stylized Filigree Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptional brass pendant light with globe form, has filigree iron work with stylized scroll
Sold|$695
Bronze 3-Light Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
* large industrial glass globe pendant * brass 3 light arm * dark bronze cap, chain
Sold|$525
Large Vaseline Glass Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe Pendant light casts a warm glow and can be used depending
Brass
Sold|$1,900
Large Finial Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Large Finial Globe Light Fixture
Brass
Magnificent Italian Glass Globe Hanging Light
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Miami, FL
The glass globe has embedded bubbles inside and original canopy. This fixture has
Brass
1960's Scandinavian Globe Pendants by Carl Thore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass pendant light, globe shaped, vintage mid century modern Swedish from the 1960s. Two available
Brass
Large 7 Lights Doria Brass Glass Globes Chandelier Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Bremen, DE
Cascade Chandelier by Doria featuring 7 light amber colored structured blown glass globes of 3
Brass, Steel
Large Cacasde Design Doria Brass Glass Globes Chandelier Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Bremen, DE
glass globes of different sizes - as each of the globes were handcraft produced, their surface structure
Crystal, 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.
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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
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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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