Monumental Cascade Chandelier by Lightolier, 16 Globes, 1970s
By Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental 16 globe cascade chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1970s. Blown glass bulbs in various
Aluminum, Wire
$4,475Sale Price|50% Off
H 63 in Dm 39.38 in
Extraordinary Huge Glass Globe Cascade Chandelier by Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, BE
Extraordinary huge glass globe Cascade chandelier by German high end manufacturer Glashütte Limburg
Chrome
Four-Globe, Cascading Form Cahndelier
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
handblown ) The globes vary in size ( largest 12"- Dia ) This chandelier casts a very nice glowing light
Metal
$4,400
H 59 in Dm 38 in
Modern / Space age Chandelier or Pendant "Cascade Maxi-Globe" by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amsterdam. It was baptized cascade maxi-globe. This impressive piece consists of no less than Eight
Chrome
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 100.4 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant "Cascade Maxi-Globe" by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Amsterdam. It was baptized cascade maxi-globe. This impressive piece consists of no less than nine elegantly
Brass
Cascade pendant with six globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s. This elegant fixture
Metal, Brass
Cascade Fixture with Eight Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different globes by Doria
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$1,941 / set
H 57.09 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
RAAK Amseterdam Maxi Globe Cascade pendant lamp Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking “Maxi Globe” Cascade pendant lamp designed and produced by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Brass
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #1
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s. This elegant fixture
Metal, Brass
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #2
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s. This elegant fixture
Metal, Brass
Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge high-end ceiling mount pendant light fixture with six different globes by
Brass, Steel
Cascade with Seven Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with seven different sizes of globes or
Steel, Chrome
$2,180 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s Elegant Mid-Century
Brass
Brass Cascade with Seven Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with seven different sizes of globes or
Brass, Steel
$10,000 / set
H 84.26 in Dm 31.5 in
Cascade Fixture with Eight Smoked Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different sizes of globes or
Brass
Space Age Red and White Five Metal Globes Cascade Pendant, Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cascade five metal style flower pot pendant, Pop art period 1969. The option is there to adjust the
Metal
$8,823 / set
H 51.19 in Dm 20.48 in
Pair of Brass Staircases Cascades with Five Hand Blown Globes, Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with five globes or spheres
Brass
$1,770
H 58 in W 15 in D 15 in
1970's cascading six globe chrome pendant light by Motoko Ishii for STAFF
Located in Liberty, NY
effect. The globes unscrew and inside it takes an E14 chandelier bulb - European size but readily
Chrome
$3,500 / item
H 53.15 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Cascade with Five Smoked Hand-Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant with Five Smoked Hand-Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Brass
$4,941 / set
H 39.38 in Dm 20.48 in
Pair of Chrome Staircases Cascades with 3 Hand Blown Globes Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of absolutely amazing ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with three globes or spheres by
Chrome
$8,823 / set
H 51.19 in Dm 20.48 in
Pair of Brass Staircases Cascades with Five Hand Blown Globes, Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with five globes or spheres
Brass
$4,235 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 20.48 in
1 of 4 Brass Staircases Cascades with Five Handblown Globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 4 absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with five globes or spheres by
Brass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe
Located in London, England
Vintage, 1960s, space-age, five-globe, cascading, ceiling light manufactured by Graewe in Germany
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 51.19 in Dm 11.82 in
Globe Pendant or Cascade Light by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Penadant Cascade light made of 3 glass globes in chrome tubes by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten
Brass
1960s Stilnovo Five-Globe Cascading Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilnovo five-globe cascading chandelier.An iconic Midcentury design executed in matte finish
Metal, Brass
Twelve Globe Cascading Chandelier, attributed to Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twelve globe cascading chandelier, the globes made in Murano and assembled in the United States
Brass
Large French Brass Cascading Chandelier with Glass Globes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive brass chandelier with 13 blown glass globes each measuring 12"diameter; heights of each
Brass
Sold
H 55.12 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Chandelier, Glass Globes, Limburg, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Chandelier, Glass Globes, Limburg, 1970s
Glass
Vintage Limburg Chandelier with 4 Cascading Clear Globe Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Limburg chandelier with 4 cascading clear globe pendants from 1970s. Petite and delightful
Metal
Lightcraft of California Chandelier with 6 Cascading Smoke Glass Orb Globes
Located in Topeka, KS
with 6 cascading smoke glass orb shaped globes of equal size and brass star canopy. It is in fabulous
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
Lightcraft of California Chandelier with 3 Cascading Smoke Glass Orb Globes
Located in Topeka, KS
with 3 cascading smoke glass orb shaped globes of various sizes. It is in fabulous vintage condition
Metal, Brass
Brass Globe Four Tier Cascading Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four brass globes cascade to preference brass has been polished and interiors re-enameled
Raak Three Globe Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three smoked glass globe cascading chandelier each globe 12x8
Glass
Nine Globe Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nine-globe cascading chandelier by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin
Brass, Metal
Nine Globe Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nine-globe cascading chandelier by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 64.97 in Dm 11.03 in
5-Light Chrome & Glass Globe Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Lisboa, PT
This cascade lamp was designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff in Germany, during 1970's. It features
Metal, Chrome
German Mid-Century Glass Globes Cascading Seven-Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful German vintage cascading pendant light with seven very nice shaped cream color glass
Brass
Sold
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Spanish Cascade Chandelier / Pendant in Gilt Wrought Iron with Glass Globes
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing hand forged gilt iron cascading pendant with three opaline glass globes, Spain, 1940s
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage iconic 3 Globes Cascade lamp by Massive Belgium 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage iconic Cascade lamp by Massive 1960s Size Globe: 21 cm x 16 cm Photography fails to
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Nickel Cascading Light with Milk Glass Globes
Located in Houston, TX
Blown milk glass balls on a nickel body from Belgium, circa 1940s. Comes with chain and original Art Deco style canopy. Newly wired in the USA with all UL approved parts and four por...
Nickel
Sold
H 82.68 in Dm 25.6 in
Cascade Fixture with Eight Smoked Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different sizes of globes or
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 82.68 in Dm 25.6 in
Cascade Fixture with Eight Smoked Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte , for Michael
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different sizes of globes or
Brass, Steel
Cascading Six Globe Ceiling Fixture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful six-globe cascading ceiling fixture. Six brass arms support each of the opaque glass
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 52.37 in Dm 18.12 in
1970s German Four Globe Clear and White Glass Cascading Hanging Light Chandelier
Located in London, England
An usual and striking 1970s German clear and white glass hanging light with four cascading globes
Chrome, Wire
Cascade Lamp Pendant Light , 5 Globe Light
Located in Retie, BE
Cascade Lamp - Pendant light with 5 lights. A Mid-Century 5 globe light in Scandinavian Style
Metal
1970s German Cascading Five White Globe and Chrome Hanging Light
Located in London, England
An unusual 1970s German 5 opaque globe and chrome hanging light. The globes hang from a round black
Chrome, Wire
Italian Five-Tier Cascade Steel Globe Hanging Lamp, circa 1980
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The steel eyeball hanging pendant, having the five original reflective spiral tiered steel globes
Steel
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s German Plange Leuchten 7 Chrome Globe Cascading Hanging Ceiling Light
By Plange Leuchten, Ernest Plange
Located in London, England
1970s German hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome ball-globes suspended from a black
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 13.78 in
1970s German Triple Crackle Glass Globe Doria Leuchten Cascading Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
Germany. The three equally sized cascading globe shades hang at different heights from white wires which
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s Mid Century Space Age 7 Chrome Ball Cascading Globe Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, German, space-age, hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome globes each suspended
Metal, Chrome
Large 7 Lights Limburg Cascade Overally Glass Globes Brass Chandelier
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Bremen, DE
Multi-tier chandelier by Limburg featuring 7 blown glass globes with overlayered swirls, as each of
Brass
Sold
H 57.09 in Dm 21.66 in
Limburg Cascade Design Brass and Crashed Glass Globe Chandelier Pendant LIghts
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Bremen, DE
Very large multi-tier Limburg chandelier by Leuchten, circa 1970s, featuring light amber colored
Sold
H 63 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s Space Age 8 Chrome Cascading Globe with Black Wire Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, Space Age, German hanging ceiling light with eight tiers of cascading chrome globes each
Metal, Chrome, Wire
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.
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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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