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Capiz Shell Globe Chandelier

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Large Capiz Shell Chandelier in Rare Globe Form
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Capiz Shell Chandelier in Globe Form. Style of Verner Panton Who Designed for J. Lüber AG
Category

Late 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Massive Capiz Shell Pendant Globe Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An enormous midcentury style Capiz shell ball form pendant chandelier with graduated lattice design
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Capiz Shell and Brass Globe Chandelier
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Architectural ball or globe chandelier by Feldman. Geometric panels of capiz shell fixed with brass
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Globe Shaped Capiz shell Mother of Pearl Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1674 Large globe shaped Capiz shell mother of pearl chandelier with lotus flower pattern with
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Capiz Shell Globe Chandeliers
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of vintage capiz shell and brass globe pendant chandeliers with gilt accents.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell and Brass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Capiz Shell and brass globe pendant. Good original condition. Sold individually, More
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Globe Capiz Shell Chandelier, French, 1960s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Globe shaped capiz shell chandelier, the pieces of shell having brass edging and formed as flower
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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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.

Questions About Capiz Shell Globe Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.