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Alabaster Light Fixture
Alabaster Light Fixture

Alabaster Light Fixture

$6,800

H 14 in Dm 16 in

Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930 Italian carved alabaster fixture with interior lights. Measurement: Diameter: 16"

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

$7,800

H 6 in Dm 21.75 in

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Depth of

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

$4,400

H 21 in Dm 10 in

Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's alabaster with 2 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop: 21" Height

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Large Antique Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Spectacular Veining
Large Antique Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Spectacular Veining

Large Antique Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Spectacular Veining

Located in Lisse, NL

Top class, hand carved three-light translucent alabaster chandelier. This is not simply an antique

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920
Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original hand-carved nude light alabaster glamour sculpture featuring young nude women laying down

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

White Alabaster Light Fixture
White Alabaster Light Fixture

White Alabaster Light Fixture

$7,800

H 5.5 in Dm 19.75 in

White Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's carved Italian alabaster light fixture with interior lights & to be fitted with 3

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

$5,800

H 5 in Dm 15.75 in

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s carved French  alabaster light fixture with leaf detail on edge of bowl with interior

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture

Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture

$7,200

H 22 in Dm 18 in

Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with patinated bronze fittings

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier
Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier

Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Antique carved pink and white Alabaster Art Deco ceiling light with the original, hand-knotted rope

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

"Tortoise" Alabaster Light Fixture
"Tortoise" Alabaster Light Fixture

"Tortoise" Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's Italian alabaster pendant light fixture.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier, Carved and Blackened Alabaster Bronze, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier, Carved and Blackened Alabaster Bronze, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier, Carved and Blackened Alabaster Bronze, 1930s

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A gorgeous and rare Art Deco alabaster ceiling light made in Europe in 1930s. The shade is carved

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture

Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

As alabaster lighting was the first application of electricity in Sweden at the very end of the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Large Umberto Stiaccini Carved Alabaster 'La Perla' Lighted Sculpture or Lamp
Large Umberto Stiaccini Carved Alabaster 'La Perla' Lighted Sculpture or Lamp

Large Umberto Stiaccini Carved Alabaster 'La Perla' Lighted Sculpture or Lamp

By Umberto Stiaccini

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique hand-carved alabaster sculpture of lamp is unsigned, but being attributed to Umberto

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's neoclassic alabaster light fixture with 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920's cream and ochre color alabaster light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture

Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Highly figured alabaster stone with matching canopy and braided electrified cords. Features three

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

the most striking alabaster imaginable. The timeless and perfect geometrical design and the effect of

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

$3,500

H 15 in Dm 12 in

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Highly polished amber stone with a matching canopy in the classic bowl shape. The drop may be customized at no additional charge, and the fixture mounts three standard bulbs. Purchas...

Category

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

A Large Alabaster Light Fixture
A Large Alabaster Light Fixture

A Large Alabaster Light Fixture

$22,000

H 30 in Dm 36 in

A Large Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1960's carved Italian alabaster light fixture with bronze chain. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture

Antique Alabaster Light Fixture

$3,520

H 12 in Dm 14 in

Antique Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with three interior lights

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Italian Pendant Alabaster
Carved Italian Pendant Alabaster

Carved Italian Pendant Alabaster

$5,600

H 6 in Dm 17.75 in

Carved Italian Pendant Alabaster

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s Italian carved amber-toned alabaster pendant light fixture. To be fitted with silk

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Art deco alabaster pendant light
Art deco alabaster pendant light

Art deco alabaster pendant light

$1,990

H 27.25 in Dm 19 in

Art deco alabaster pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality art deco period alabaster ceiling light circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design on

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Carved Alabaster Table Lamps

Carved Alabaster Table Lamps

$4,800 / set

H 12 in Dm 6 in

Carved Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920s Italian carved alabaster table lamps with interior light. Measurements: Height

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture
Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture

Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's Italian tortoisse shell alabaster light fixture with bronze fittings. 3 Edison

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Stunning Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant Light, Hand-Carved Bowl Chandelier 1920
Stunning Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant Light, Hand-Carved Bowl Chandelier 1920

Stunning Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant Light, Hand-Carved Bowl Chandelier 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

early 20th-century lighting. Carved from a single, generous block of alabaster, the bowl reveals a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire

Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture

Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture

$7,800

H 12 in Dm 17.5 in

Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s Italian carved amber-colored alabaster fixture – to be fitted with silk cords or

Category

Vintage 1930s French Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Alabaster 5-Light Chandelier
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Alabaster 5-Light Chandelier

French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze & Carved Alabaster 5-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier. The pierced

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture
Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture

Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French finely carved French alabaster light fixture with roses and foliage details on

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Large White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light w Carved Grape Bunches & Vine Leaves
Large White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light w Carved Grape Bunches & Vine Leaves

Large White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light w Carved Grape Bunches & Vine Leaves

Located in Lisse, NL

Great antique alabaster chandelier with a hand carved autumn pattern. This unique Arts and Crafts

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

A Charming French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Carved Alabaster 7-Light Chandelier
A Charming French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Carved Alabaster 7-Light Chandelier

A Charming French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Carved Alabaster 7-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Charming French early 20th century Art Deco gilt bronze and carved veined alabaster seven-light

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Metal

Egyptian Alabaster Amphora Light Fixture
Egyptian Alabaster Amphora Light Fixture

Egyptian Alabaster Amphora Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

The canopy and the main shade are both hand carved from the same stone. Millenia off mineral

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 20th century Art Deco bronze and carved veined caramel-colored alabaster six-light

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure
Art Deco Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure

Art Deco Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure

Located in Barntrup, DE

to the 1930s. This hand-carved chandelier has five arms, each with a white alabaster lampshade

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Bow Standing on a Fluted Column, with Enclosed Light Source
Carved Alabaster Bow Standing on a Fluted Column, with Enclosed Light Source

Carved Alabaster Bow Standing on a Fluted Column, with Enclosed Light Source

Located in London, GB

A carved green veined alabaster bowl of classical form, the covering white alabaster lid in the

Category

Early 20th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light

Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light

$2,265

H 23 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Good quality alabaster dish light of smaller

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920

Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

Keywords: Alabaster pendant light Art Deco chandelier antique lighting Rose carved light fixture 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s Italian carved amber-toned alabaster pendant light fixure with iron foliage details

Category

Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Grey-Veined Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Grey-Veined Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Grey-Veined Italian Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s Italian carved gray-veined Italian alabaster light fixture with interior lights, to

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Carved Leaf Edge and Floral Finial, 17.7Ø"
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Carved Leaf Edge and Floral Finial, 17.7Ø"

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Carved Leaf Edge and Floral Finial, 17.7Ø"

Located in Lisse, NL

Art Deco white alabaster pendant with carved leaf motif and carved floral finial/rosette, 17.7 inches

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Bronze

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1910
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1910

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1910

Located in New York, NY

Carved from a single piece of delicately veined alabaster, this classical bowl shaped fixture

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy
French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy

French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy

Located in New York City, NY

An original alabaster and gray rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Hand Carved Marble Bucking Rodeo Horse & Alabaster Light Table Lamp
Art Deco Hand Carved Marble Bucking Rodeo Horse & Alabaster Light Table Lamp

Art Deco Hand Carved Marble Bucking Rodeo Horse & Alabaster Light Table Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

. Both with the light switched on and off, the white alabaster shade with its thin black veins too is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif
Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif

Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Neoclassic style carved Italian alabaster light fixture with elaborate foliage motif

Category

Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Art deco alabaster hanging dish light
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light

Art deco alabaster hanging dish light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Painted Alabaster Dish-Form Three-Light Chandelier
Painted Alabaster Dish-Form Three-Light Chandelier

Painted Alabaster Dish-Form Three-Light Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

Painted alabaster bowl/dish-form chandelier with three lights. Beautiful carved band at the top rim

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Pink Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1920
Pink Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1920

Pink Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1920

Located in New York, NY

Soft pink tones surround a central charcoal colored vein. The bowl is in the classical form, and has three upper rings circling the top of the shade. Cloth ropes and canopy are in ...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

English White Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light
English White Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light

English White Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light

Located in Kent, Dover

An English, carved white alabaster dish ceiling light, with chrome fittings.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Chrome

Set of Italian Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Italian Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Italian Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1950's Italian step-carved alabaster pendant light fixture with six interior

Category

Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light

Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a good

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Sweden Circa 1920
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Sweden Circa 1920

Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Sweden Circa 1920

Located in Brooklyn, NY

alabaster stone-like finish. The piece is suspended by 3 silk wrapped golden ropes with a woven knot at

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Vintage Alabaster light fixtures. Sold Individually
Pair of Vintage Alabaster light fixtures. Sold Individually

Pair of Vintage Alabaster light fixtures. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 1950's Italian semi flush alabaster fixtures with 2 interior lights. Sold Individually

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Art Nouveau Style White Alabaster & Bronze Three-Light Chandelier Pendant Light
Art Nouveau Style White Alabaster & Bronze Three-Light Chandelier Pendant Light

Art Nouveau Style White Alabaster & Bronze Three-Light Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Excellent condition and rare design, 3-light chandelier. If you appreciate the elegant designs

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Midcentury Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Midcentury Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light

Midcentury Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

alabaster, you could hardly wish for a better looking or more stylish light fixture. With two sockets in

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Large Beautiful Timeless & Colorful Alabaster & Bronze Chandelier Pendant Light
Large Beautiful Timeless & Colorful Alabaster & Bronze Chandelier Pendant Light

Large Beautiful Timeless & Colorful Alabaster & Bronze Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Timeless antique light fixture with a stunning “ flameboyant “ alabaster shade. Thanks to its

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture

Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

alabaster has these bold black veins mixed with softer, more translucent patches, and when the light is on

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze

Large Jugendstil Alabaster Pendant Light with Dramatic Natural Veining
Large Jugendstil Alabaster Pendant Light with Dramatic Natural Veining

Large Jugendstil Alabaster Pendant Light with Dramatic Natural Veining

Located in Lisse, NL

A striking and generously proportioned alabaster pendant light, measuring approximately 19.75

Category

Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Wire

Antique Edwardian Faraday & Son Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900
Antique Edwardian Faraday & Son Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900

Antique Edwardian Faraday & Son Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900

By Faraday & Son

Located in London, GB

An incredibly elegant English alabaster plafonnier pendant light made by Faraday & Son. c.1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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Carved Alabaster Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved alabaster light for your home. Frequently made of alabaster, stone and metal, every carved alabaster light was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carved alabaster light, we have 315 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the carved alabaster light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved alabaster light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Carved Alabaster Light?

Prices for a carved alabaster light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $602 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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.