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Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s
Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s

Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s. Two glass spheres

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere Silvio Piattelli Design
Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere Silvio Piattelli Design

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere Silvio Piattelli Design

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Gaia Collection presents a series of luminous spheres, reimagining the classic Mid-century

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano White and Black Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano White and Black Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano White and Black Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.

Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass Sphere by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1980s
Italian Murano Glass Sphere by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1980s

Italian Murano Glass Sphere by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1980s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Paolo Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous large hand blown Murano pendant light using the highly skilled reticello technique of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano 5 Black 2 White Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano 5 Black 2 White Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano 5 Black 2 White Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Gaia collection is a series of lighting spheres that reintroduce a classic Mid-century Murano

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Amber/Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Amber/Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli

Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Amber/Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless Mid-century Murano

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design

Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Gaia Collection is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Konekt Rib Pendant - XL Sphere
Konekt Rib Pendant - XL Sphere

Konekt Rib Pendant - XL Sphere

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

The Rib Pendant - XL Sphere is blown in Italy and delicately framed by thin brass ribs. A

Category

2010s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Six Matte Sphere Articulating Satin Brass Pendant
Six Matte Sphere Articulating Satin Brass Pendant

Six Matte Sphere Articulating Satin Brass Pendant

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Six Matte Sphere Articulating Satin Brass Pendant Solid brass, Satin finish. Lacquered. G9 4.5W

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Triple Sphere Oak Pendant
Triple Sphere Oak Pendant

Triple Sphere Oak Pendant

Unavailable|$998 / item

Triple Sphere Oak Pendant

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Triple Sphere Oak Pendant Oak or Walnut options available 2000K - 2800K 95CRI 1800 Dim to Warm

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Italian Opaline & Brass Sphere Pendant Lamp
Large Mid-Century Italian Opaline & Brass Sphere Pendant Lamp

Large Mid-Century Italian Opaline & Brass Sphere Pendant Lamp

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable alone is 140cm and can be shortened to your preference. Total max drop is 200cm. Takes one E27 light bulb (not included). ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Chandelier with 6 Spheres
Italian Brass Chandelier with 6 Spheres

Italian Brass Chandelier with 6 Spheres

Located in London, GB

Italian chandelier in brass with 6 spheres in frosted glass. Spheres are in different dimensions

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sphere Slice Charm Necklace (MR+MA)
Sphere Slice Charm Necklace (MR+MA)

Sphere Slice Charm Necklace (MR+MA)

By Parts of Four

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

Pendant necklace in the shape of sphere in brass, it comes on a 74cm sterling silver chain.

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Newton Chandelier Sphere in Gold-Plated Brass
Newton Chandelier Sphere in Gold-Plated Brass

Newton Chandelier Sphere in Gold-Plated Brass

By Boca Do Lobo

Located in New York, NY

We take great pride in providing clients with the highest quality modern luxury design pieces, and Newton Suspension lamp is a handcrafted piece that has something unique about it. N...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass

Sphere Slice Charm Necklace (MR+MA)
Sphere Slice Charm Necklace (MR+MA)

Sphere Slice Charm Necklace (MR+MA)

By Parts of Four

Located in PARIS, FR

Pendant necklace in the shape of sphere in brass, it comes on a 74cm sterling silver chain.

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Italian Midcentury Style Chandelier with Brass and Opaline Spheres
Italian Midcentury Style Chandelier with Brass and Opaline Spheres

Italian Midcentury Style Chandelier with Brass and Opaline Spheres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Italian midcentury style chandelier with brass and opaline spheres a modern production with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sphere Light with Opaline Glass
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sphere Light with Opaline Glass

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Sphere Light with Opaline Glass

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Turku, FI

Impressive Finnish sphere opaline glass and brass pendant light made in the 1930s-1940s. This type

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Six Sphere Articulating Fixture by Lights of London
Six Sphere Articulating Fixture by Lights of London

Six Sphere Articulating Fixture by Lights of London

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Six Sphere Articulating Satin Brass Pendant Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Lacquered Six Tala Sphere

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Vintage French Chandelier Crystal Spheres & Teardrops
Fabulous Vintage French Chandelier Crystal Spheres & Teardrops

Fabulous Vintage French Chandelier Crystal Spheres & Teardrops

Located in South Coast, CA

Lovely Old Vintage French Chandelier dripping in crystal spheres and teardrops from elegant

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Eleven Sphere Linear Fixture by Lights of London
Eleven Sphere Linear Fixture by Lights of London

Eleven Sphere Linear Fixture by Lights of London

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Eleven Sphere Linear Structure Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Lacquered Six Tala Sphere III Dim to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Three Arm Six Sphere Chandelier by Lights of London
Three Arm Six Sphere Chandelier by Lights of London

Three Arm Six Sphere Chandelier by Lights of London

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Six Sphere Chandelier Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Lacquered Six Tala Sphere III Dim to Warm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Big Opal Glass Sphere Ceiling Light, Hungary, 1950s
Bauhaus Big Opal Glass Sphere Ceiling Light, Hungary, 1950s

Bauhaus Big Opal Glass Sphere Ceiling Light, Hungary, 1950s

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

has been completely rewired for safety. The light bulb socket is E 27 porcelain and brass combination

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Six Arm Eighteen Sphere Lobby Chandelier by Lights of London
Six Arm Eighteen Sphere Lobby Chandelier by Lights of London

Six Arm Eighteen Sphere Lobby Chandelier by Lights of London

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Six Arm Lobby Chandelier Timeless Art Deco Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Lacquered Eighteen Tala

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oxygen Spheres, Ceiling Installation by Different Lamps by Angela Ardisson
Oxygen Spheres, Ceiling Installation by Different Lamps by Angela Ardisson

Oxygen Spheres, Ceiling Installation by Different Lamps by Angela Ardisson

Located in Milano, IT

The Oxygen Spheres are a collection of light and graceful suspension lamps.Their structure is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Fabulous 1970s Space Age 9 Glass Spheres and Chrome Chandelier, Germany
Fabulous 1970s Space Age 9 Glass Spheres and Chrome Chandelier, Germany

Fabulous 1970s Space Age 9 Glass Spheres and Chrome Chandelier, Germany

Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL

German 1970s Space Age chandelier 9 molded textured heavy glass spheres on chromed circular arms

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Italian Midcentury Glass und Brass Pendant Sphere, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Glass und Brass Pendant Sphere, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Glass und Brass Pendant Sphere, 1950s

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful Italian midcentury chandelier with particular Murano art glass and brass details. The

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Opaline Glass Sphere Pendant
Brass and Opaline Glass Sphere Pendant

Brass and Opaline Glass Sphere Pendant

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This orange opaline glass sphere pendant gives a very nice and ambient light that will add a warm

Category

Vintage 1960s British Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Beaded Crystal and Brass Sphere Pendant
Midcentury Beaded Crystal and Brass Sphere Pendant

Midcentury Beaded Crystal and Brass Sphere Pendant

By EJS Lighting

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pendant light with strands of beaded, octagon crystals attached to brass arcs, forming an open

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crackle Sphere  Pendant
Crackle Sphere  Pendant

Crackle Sphere Pendant

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2954 A crackle glass sphere with foliate brass holder.Single light. Chain and canopy supplied

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Italian 1980s Chrome and Brass Saturn Sphere Pendant
Large Italian 1980s Chrome and Brass Saturn Sphere Pendant

Large Italian 1980s Chrome and Brass Saturn Sphere Pendant

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Italian 1980s chrome and brass Saturn sphere pendant.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Murano Glass Sphere Pendant
Murano Glass Sphere Pendant

Murano Glass Sphere Pendant

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in New York, NY

Murano glass pendant with a slight grey veining inclusion. The pendant stem has brass orbs which

Category

20th Century German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass "Sphere and Cut Circle" Pendant Lamp, Square in Circle
Brass "Sphere and Cut Circle" Pendant Lamp, Square in Circle

Brass "Sphere and Cut Circle" Pendant Lamp, Square in Circle

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass "Sphere and Cut Circle" pendant lamp - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 120 x H 120 x D 30 cm

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Chandelier Sphere Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Murano Art Glass and Brass Chandelier Sphere Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Murano Art Glass and Brass Chandelier Sphere Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

This beautiful art glass pendant lamp have been created in Murano during the Hollywood Regency

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Doria Glass Sphere Pendant Chandelier
Doria Glass Sphere Pendant Chandelier

Doria Glass Sphere Pendant Chandelier

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in New York, NY

Striking Mid-Century pendant chandelier with two rows of suspended ice glass spheres and one in

Category

20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Vintage Brass Spheral Chandelier
1970s Italian Vintage Brass Spheral Chandelier

1970s Italian Vintage Brass Spheral Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Atomic chandelier with Twelve spheres, 1950s. Brass body with nine lights in opaline glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Ombre Effect Sphere Pendant
Murano Glass Ombre Effect Sphere Pendant

Murano Glass Ombre Effect Sphere Pendant

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in New York, NY

Murano glass ombre effect handblown pendant. Glass starts out white at the top, fades to clear and

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sphere Pendant Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sphere Pendant Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sphere Pendant Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern sculpted sphere pendant chandelier.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Italian Vintage Brass Chandelier Opaline Glass Spheres
Stilnovo Italian Vintage Brass Chandelier Opaline Glass Spheres

Stilnovo Italian Vintage Brass Chandelier Opaline Glass Spheres

By Stilnovo

Located in Prato, Tuscany

vintage chandelier; the sturdy structure that supports the spheres is perfectly made of solid brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sculpted Sphere Pendant Chandelier by Modeline
Mid-Century Sculpted Sphere Pendant Chandelier by Modeline

Mid-Century Sculpted Sphere Pendant Chandelier by Modeline

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 14.50 in. H x 14.50 in. W x 14.50 in. D.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sphere Chandelier Paul Mayen Attributed
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sphere Chandelier Paul Mayen Attributed

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sphere Chandelier Paul Mayen Attributed

By Paul Mayen

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern brass sphere chandelier attributed to Paul Mayen. Six square brass tubes arched

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian 60s Brass w/ 5 Smoke Glass Spheres
Italian 60s Brass w/ 5 Smoke Glass Spheres

Italian 60s Brass w/ 5 Smoke Glass Spheres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

suspended spheres of Italian glass...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Murano 1970s Swirl White Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Lamp
Large Murano 1970s Swirl White Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Lamp

Large Murano 1970s Swirl White Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Lamp

Located in København, DK

Vintage Murano ceiling lamp pendant with brass suspension. Mouth-blown in white opal glass with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Italian Murano glass sphere pendant lamp from 60s
Mid-century Italian Murano glass sphere pendant lamp from 60s

Mid-century Italian Murano glass sphere pendant lamp from 60s

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition for this pendant lamp made from Murano glass and brass. Full working with EU

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Chandelier with Perforated Spheres by Zero Quattro
Large Brass Chandelier with Perforated Spheres by Zero Quattro

Large Brass Chandelier with Perforated Spheres by Zero Quattro

By Zero Quattro

Located in Miami, FL

This is an spectacular chandelier. Large brass-plate with lots of hanging perforated brass spheres

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Lucite Sphere Chandelier
Lucite Sphere Chandelier

Lucite Sphere Chandelier

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Modern 1970s chandelier with textured lucite and brass- like trimming.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large White Murano Glass and Brass Sphere Sputnik Round Chandelier, Italy
Large White Murano Glass and Brass Sphere Sputnik Round Chandelier, Italy

Large White Murano Glass and Brass Sphere Sputnik Round Chandelier, Italy

Located in New York, NY

from brass rods emanating from a center brass sphere. Brass stem and ivory powder coated canopy add the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Large Milk Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier with Spheres in Brass
Stunning Large Milk Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier with Spheres in Brass

Stunning Large Milk Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier with Spheres in Brass

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Stunning large milk glass globe Sputnik chandelier with spheres in brass. Some scratches and aging

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Three Italian Large Hand Blown Opaline Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s
Set of Three Italian Large Hand Blown Opaline Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s

Set of Three Italian Large Hand Blown Opaline Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Set of thee large Italian ball hand blown opaline glass sphere pendants brass-mounted, with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass, Stainless Steel and Lucite Armillary Sphere Chandeliers
Pair of Brass, Stainless Steel and Lucite Armillary Sphere Chandeliers

Pair of Brass, Stainless Steel and Lucite Armillary Sphere Chandeliers

Located in Miami, FL

A custom-made pair of flush mount stainless steel, brass and Lucite chandeliers with armillary

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Three Brass Moroccan Pendant Chandelier
Three Brass Moroccan Pendant Chandelier

Three Brass Moroccan Pendant Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Three brass Moroccan pendant chandelier. Brass spheres with perforated metal design. Dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Doria Glass Sphere Chandelier, 1950s
Doria Glass Sphere Chandelier, 1950s

Doria Glass Sphere Chandelier, 1950s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in New York, NY

Doria chandelier comprised of blown glass spheres surrounding a glass center plate, all on a brass

Category

Vintage 1950s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Frosted Wheel Cut Glass Sphere
Frosted Wheel Cut Glass Sphere

Frosted Wheel Cut Glass Sphere

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2561 A fosted wheel cut glass sphere having gold details.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

60s Space Age Kaiser Leuchten brass ceiling lamp with 4 white oval glass spheres
60s Space Age Kaiser Leuchten brass ceiling lamp with 4 white oval glass spheres

60s Space Age Kaiser Leuchten brass ceiling lamp with 4 white oval glass spheres

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in München, DE

Beautiful rare 1960s brass ceiling lamp with 4 white glass spheres. Frame is completely made of

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Brass Pendant Sphere For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass pendant sphere available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass pendant sphere was constructed with great care. There are 79 variations of the antique or vintage brass pendant sphere you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a brass pendant sphere — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each brass pendant sphere bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brass pendant sphere that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glustin Creation, Venfield and Doria Leuchten Germany produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brass Pendant Sphere?

A brass pendant sphere can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $19,786.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.