$3,900
H 53 in Dm 18 in
Bakalowits Brass & Crystals Cascade Five-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light, Austria
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass five-arm cascading chandelier from the 1970s, designed an manufactured by
Crystal, Brass
$719Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.22 in Dm 15.75 in
Space Age Cascade Pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1960-1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade chandelier, Peill and Putzler, Germany 1960-1970. Hanging lamp with 3 bubble glass spheres
Metal, Chrome
3.77 Carat Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegant cascading chandelier style. They measure approximately 2.5 inches in length and 1.13 inches wide
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large cascading chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari with chromed tubes and glass beads. The multi
Chrome
$5,636
H 69.3 in Dm 18.51 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brassed Chandelier with Lucite Flowers 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brassed cascade chandelier with six hanging lamps, each decorated with
Metal
$3,790
H 34.26 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered ]" Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini , Italy
Murano Glass
Smoked Glass Chandelier by RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
1970s cascading chandelier by RAAK, Netherlands, with three large smoked glass globe pendants in
Metal
1950s Mauri Almari 'K2-48' Brass Chandelier for Idman
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Espoo, FI
1950s Mauri Almari 'K2-48' brass chandelier for Idman. A rare example, this cascading chandelier
Brass
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings 18kt Gold Orange Pear Sapphires & Diamonds Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Cascade Chandelier Earrings, a dazzling embodiment of grace and luxury. These
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$4,890
H 35.04 in Dm 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attr to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini, Italy
Murano Glass
$21,800 / item
H 14.97 in Dm 31.89 in
Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier Poliedri of VENINI Official
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$332,406 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 78.75 in
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
for the famous cascade chandelier created by Venini with Carlo Scarpa and proposed at the Turin
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,790 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 17.33 in
Two Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers, in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass in the style of Mazzega and La
Murano Glass
$5,384
H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy
Murano Glass
$8,394
H 33.47 in Dm 30.71 in
Ruby Floral Cascade Murano Glass Chandelier, Sculpted Flowers & Leaves, Venetian
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ruby Floral Cascade Murano Glass Chandelier, Sculpted Flowers & Leaves, Venetian Masterpiece
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,789Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 17.33 in
Mazzega Murano Waterfall Chandelier in Amber & Clear Textured Glass, Italy 1960
By Mazzega
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Cascade Chandelier, Murano Glass Mazzega, Italy, 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern hand
Metal, Gold Plate
$3,000Sale Price|32% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
1960 Italy Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Crystal Lens & Brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning cascading chandelier with lens crystals and a brass frame. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari
Crystal, Brass
Rare Space Age Chandelier by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
A captivating example of 1970s Space Age design, this "cascade" chandelier features a sophisticated
Metal
Marco Zanuso Chandelier by Oluce, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Oluce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marco Zanuso for Oluce cascading chandelier. Model 6119. Designed and manufactured in Italy in
Brass
$2,300
W 1.07 in L 2.37 in
9K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Topaz and Opal Vintage Style Chandelier Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
shimmering hues, enhance the vibrant blue topaz, while the cascading chandelier design evokes the elegance of
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Chandelier Diamond Earrings 57.76 Carat Platinum Natural Blue Ceylon
Located in Great Neck, NY
an impressive cascading chandelier of natural blue sapphires totaling an extraordinary 54.8 carats
Star Ruby, Spinel, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Di...
$3,290
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
Gold Flaked Murano Chandelier Glass Tubes & Brass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading chandelier with gold-flaked Murano glass tubes on a brass frame. Chandelier
Brass
$12,032 / set
L 55 in
6.65Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features multiple rows of shimmering brilliant round diamond clusters, arranged in a cascading chandelier
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$12,032Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 55 in
6.65Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features multiple rows of shimmering brilliant round diamond clusters, arranged in a cascading chandelier
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Chandelier Earrings 7.00 Carat Multi Strand Prong Set Earring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Cascade / Chandelier Style Setting: French Pavé Top with Individual Prong-Set Diamond Drops
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
polyhedra. This same modular construction was also employed for the monumental cascading chandelier created
Metal
Brass Table Lamps with Cascading Glass Rods by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pasadena, TX
rods, arranged in a cascading chandelier-style design, creating a sophisticated and luminous effect
Glass
Mid-Century Cascading Glass Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long hanging chandelier made of feather shaped glass. Beautiful cascading effect, sure to be a
Glass
Cascade Amber 19-Light Chandelier
By Euroluce
Located in Milan, IT
artistic glass chandelier will Stand out in any decor. The chrome-finished frame provides the perfect
Metal
Cascade Viridian 6-Light Chandelier
By Euroluce
Located in Milan, IT
This superb glass chandelier combines decorative and structural elements in a perfectly balanced
Metal
Rare 1960s Cascading Stilnovo Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Rare original 1960s Stilnovo chandelier with seven teardrop lights consisting of frosted opaline
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Cascading Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern chandelier, likely of Italian (Murano or Venetian) origin, featuring cascading
Brass
Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cords are adjustable to your desired length and can extend another 6-12". For more than four decades, New York City-based Robert Sonneman has been at the forefront of modern lig...
Aluminum, Brass
Large cascade chrome tubular chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Impressive mid-century modern cascading ceiling chandelier featuring six extra large half-mirrored
Metal, Chrome
Mid - Century modern cascade pendant chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant chandelier dates from the Mid-century modern period of the1960s to 1970s . The
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Large 1960s Italian Cascading Glass Chandelier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Unique extra large chandelier made up of 90 handblown green Murano glass tubes in various green
Metal
Ten Chrome Balls Cascading Spiral Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage 1960s suspension pendant with ten chrome balls cascading in spiral formation
Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fine, three-tiered, Russian, neoclassical, gilt bronze and crystal, ten light chandeliers
Crystal, Ormolu
Cascade Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Cascade Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions: D 40.6–45.7 x H 66 cm. Materials: Glass
Metal
Large Three tiered cascading Murano glass chandelier
By Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
A beautiful three tiered cascading Murano frosted glass chandelier supported by a large brass
Brass
Huge Cascading 24crt Gold Plated Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Magnificent 24 crt gold plated Crystal Chandelier Lovely Swarovski Crystal Drops This Chandelier
Gold Plate
Deco Style Cascading Murano Glass Leaf Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious and intricately designed Art Deco style chandelier of cascading, tiered Murano glass
Metal
Original cascade murano glass chandelier, Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The absolutely fantastic vintage Murano glass chandelier made in Italy in the 1980s. Consists of
Murano Glass
Italian Seven-Light Cascade Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Seven-light pendant lamp, likely Italian, dating from the 1960s. The lamp features seven molded plastic shades, each suspended at different heights from black cords. The shades have ...
Plastic, Teak
Mid-Century Cascade Glass Chandelier Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare Mid-Century Modern five-light cascading pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The lamp
Brass
1960's Mid Century Modern Cascading Pendant Chandelier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An amazing 8 shade cascading pendant chandelier from the 1960s. Each colored shade of crystal
Lucite
Sensational Mid-Century Modern Cascading Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderfully shaped glamorous Italian chandelier having special details such as leaf shaped
Crystal, Brass
Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Interesting glass panel cylindrical form three light chandelier. probably Lightolier, after Ponti
1970s Cascading Pendant Chandelier by Staff, Germany
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Elongated tube pendant fixture.
Vintage Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier France 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Luxurious Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier from France 1960s. Crystal and brass chandelier
Crystal, Brass
Chrome Ten Ball Spiral Cascading Pendant/ Swag/Chandelier
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chrome ten ball spiral 7' high cascading pendant/ swag/chandelier, 1960s-1970s swag light with a 14
Chrome
$1,417Sale Price|63% Off
H 42.52 in Dm 17.72 in
Cascade Venini Style Italian Midcentury Chandelier Multicolor Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cascade La Murrina Italian midcentury chandelier multicolor Murano glass.
Murano Glass
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in Dm 15.5 in
German Doria Cascading Textured Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome German 1960s glass and brass chandelier by Doria. Each pendant with three glass tube
Brass
Diamond Cascade Earrings, 4.71 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
These remarkable cascade earrings showcase exceptional craftsmanship through their innovative
Diamond, White Gold
$17,219 / item
H 96.46 in Dm 19.69 in
Syrus & Glacial 20 Light Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
; please contact us for a personalized quote. The Syrus & Glacial Cascading Chandelier is a monumental
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Chrome Cascading Style Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury Chrome Cascading style chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier.
Chrome
Vintage Carlo Nason Mazzega Murano Cascading Italian Glass Chandelier
By Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano cascading glass waterfall Italian chandelier. No
Blown Glass
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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