Italian Stilnovo Chandelier With Opaline Spheres
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern pendant chandelier with four opaline glass spheres on brass and
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Italian Stilnovo Chandelier With Opaline Spheres
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern pendant chandelier with four opaline glass spheres on brass and
Brass
Rare Large 1960's Space Age Brass Ceiling Lamp with 13 White Glass Spheres
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare large 1960's Space Age brass ceiling lamp with 13 white spherical glasses. Frame is
Metal, Brass
Three Light Seguso Solid Glass Spheres Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chicago, IL
spheres mounted to cylindrical metal columns. The three units are separated by a brass and walnut tri
Brass
Three Light Seguso Solid Glass Spheres Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
spheres mounted to cylindrical metal columns. The three units are separated by a brass and walnut tri
Brass
Sold|$6,500
Large scale glass sphere hanging light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large molded glass orb with cast iron and stainless steel fittings.
Iron, Steel, Brass
Whimsical six spheres Italian 50's chandelier
Located in New York, NY
, Arredoluce and Lumi. Polished brass structure and frosted glass spheres. the arms and the spikes are of
Brass
Vintage Murano Pastel Glass Sphere Chandelier, Ellipctical Shaped, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Murano pastel colors glass spheres chandelier. The brass structure has the shape of
Brass
Gerald Thurston Chic Ceiling Fixture with Crystal Spheres, 1960s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chic ceiling mount fixture in brass with glass shade and suspended crystal spheres by Gerald
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sphere Chandelier by Fredrick Ramon
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 13in H x 24in W x 24in D.
Brass
Large Globe Chandelier with Blown Glass Sphere Lampshade In Glass, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Large Sphere Pendant Chandelier in Hand Blown Glass. Germany. 1960s'. Suspension lamp
Brass
Tommaso Buzzi for Venini, Three Arms Chandelier Inside a Glass Sphere, 1930s
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
leaves and brass hardware encased in a glass sphere with a lower lid. Collector's museum piece. Venini
Brass
Tommaso Buzzi for Venini Monumenal Three Arms Chandelier in a Glass Sphere, 30s
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
leaves and brass hardware encased in a glass sphere with lower lid. As far as I know, the colored version
Brass
Sold|$3,100
Florian Schulz "Posa" Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful brass counterweight pendant with very heavy sphere pulley mechanism, current extension
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Florian Schulz "Posa" Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful brass counterweight pendant with very heavy sphere pulley mechanism current extension
Brass
Sold|$3,900
Florian Schulz "Posa" Pendant, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful brass counterweight pendant with very heavy sphere pulley mechanism, current extension
Brass
Sold|$897
Three Raak Pendants
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three glass sphere and brass pendants designed by RAAK. The spheres are in simular sizes.
Hanging Lamp Metal Brass Murano Crystal Vintage, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
A hanging lamp with 3 pendants; metal, brass, Murano crystal spheres. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,500
Ribbed Glass Sphere Pendant (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1692abc Ribbed glass sphere with 2 internal lites
Brass
1950s Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, composed of a brass structure with three opaline glass shades
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Lattimo Glass Sphere with Brass, Venini Attributed
By Venini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s chandelier or pendant lamp with milk glass sphere Venini attributed and burnished brass
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
Modernist Alabaster and Brass Sphere Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
modernist alabaster sphere chandelier. This is spectacular not only for the beautiful alabaster, but more
Alabaster, Brass
Neoclassical Metal and Brass Sphere Light
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Neoclassical metal and brass sphere light.
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sputnik chandelier, brass, opaline glass, Europe, 1970s. Each chandelier consists of a brass
Brass
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sputnik chandelier, brass, opaline glass, Europe, 1970s. The chandelier consists of a brass
Brass
Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
consists of a brass fixture with nine arms, all with an opal sphere. Due the frosted glass these lights
Opal, Brass
Large French Brass Chandelier with Eighteen-Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large leveled chandelier, brass and glass, France, 1960s. This triple layered chandelier has 18
Brass
Italian Chandelier in Brass with Eight Opaline Spheres
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, opaline glass, Italy, 1950s Well-designed chandelier from Italy, attributed to
Brass
Large French Brass Chandeliers with 18 Spheres in Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large leveled chandeliers, brass, glass, France, 1960s. This triple layered chandelier has 18
Brass
Set of Three Brass Sputniks with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Each chandelier consist of a brass fixture with 12 arms, all with an opal sphere. Due the frosted glass
Opal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Glass Sphere Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern globe pendant chandelier designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960’s. This
Brass
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous big glass sphere in light
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Set of Three Italian Large Opaline Glass Sphere Pendant, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of thee large Italian ball hand blown opaline glass sphere pendants brass-mounted, with a
Brass
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sphere Pendant Lamp by La Murrina, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous Murano glass sphere pendant lamp made in Murano by La Murrina, 1970s. Signed with their
Brass
'Mayfair' Contemporary Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
contrast of dark, gold-waxed resin and brass, is the signature to Wittig's work. Her designs are functional
Brass
'Mayfair' Contemporary Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
contrast of dark, gold-waxed resin and brass, is the signature to Wittig's work. Her designs are functional
Brass
'Mayfair' Contemporary Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
contrast of dark, gold-waxed resin and brass, is the signature to Wittig's work. Her designs are functional
Brass
ARIZONA Mid-Century Modern Brass and White Murano Glass Spheres Chandelier
Located in Meda, MB
This chandelier was produced in Murano in a mid-century style and it is composed of glass spheres
Brass
1.Mid-Century Modern Brass and White Murano Glass Spheres Chandelier
Located in Meda, MB
spheres while the structure is in brass. Perfect conditions.
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass Spheres, Europe, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sputnik chandelier with brass fixture and opaline spheres. These chandeliers with brass frame
Brass
1970s Murano Glass and Brass 'Tessuto' Sphere Chandelier Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
This classic pendant is a quite large ball that is perfectly handblown from white and clear Murano
Brass
Bateman 21st Century Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
resin and brass, is the signature to Wittig's work. Her designs are functional objects and sculptures
Brass
Bateman 21st Century Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
resin and brass, is the signature to Wittig's work. Her designs are functional objects and sculptures
Brass
Sold|$7,500
RAAK Twelve Glass Sphere Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
Twelve glass sphere and brass chandelier by RAAK, Netherlands. The spheres are three different
Brass, Metal
Grand Chandelier in Brass and Milk Glass Spheres 210 cm/82 in Wide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, milk glass, Europe, 1970s. Embark upon a journey to the illustrious 1970s in
Brass
Sold|$12,257
Opulent Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Big round spherical chandelier made of a brass structure covered with layers of Murano glass wavy
Brass
Sold|$18,200
“Grigio Perla” Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
spheres and galvanized brass structure create a spectacular light sculpture. This piece has 24 stems with
Brass
Solid Brass Pieced Ball Light Fixture Pendant
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality pieced brass sphere light fixture pendant.
Brass
Three Light Seguso Solid Glass Spheres Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
spheres mounted to cylindrical metal columns. The three units are separated by a brass and walnut tri
Brass
Alabaster Half Spheres Vertical Suspension by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Three alabaster half spheres of different sizes are vertically stacked on each other with a brass
Alabaster, Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier with Glass Spheres
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Sphere, Attributed to Mazzega Around 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano handmade glass sphere, in excellent original condition attributed to Mazzega, circa
Brass
Large Venini Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Italian Murano glass sphere chandelier. The lamp features brass details and gold and white
Brass
Half-Sphere Hanging Light by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1960s, Pair
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in North Miami, FL
Exceptional pair available of vintage rare Oscar Torlasco half-sphere hanging lights with seven
Brass, Enamel
'Mayfair' Contemporary Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
. The contrast of white waxed bio-resin and unsealed brass, is the signature to Wittig's work. Her
Brass
1970s Space Age Sputnik Pendant Light by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
suspended brass spheres. The pendant has a 16" brass rod and matching canopy. The rod length can be
Brass
1970s Space Age Sputnik Pendant Light by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
suspended brass spheres. The pendant has a 16" brass rod and matching canopy. The rod length can be
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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