$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 52 in W 14 in D 14 in
Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Three smoked glass outer shades surround interior textured clear glass cylinder diffuser shade
Metal
$13,800 / item
H 75 in Dm 36 in
Custom Mid-Century Modern Style 12 Ball Smoked Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Murano Mid-Century Modern style chandelier with 12 cascading smoked glass balls. Shipping
Brass
$2,878
H 48.43 in Dm 20.87 in
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
smoked glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect. Sockets: 5 x E27 standard bulb. (60 W max
Metal, Brass
$6,300 / set
H 35.5 in W 22.5 in D 10.25 in
Contemporary Monumental Tall Cascading Smoked Gold Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
smoked crystal Murano glass alternating with leaves worked on reverse with pure gold leaf, each
Metal, Gold Leaf
$5,850 / set
H 35.5 in W 22.5 in D 10.25 in
Contemporary Monumental Tall Cascading Smoked Gold Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
fixture, in the manner of Barovier Toso, consists of overlapping textured Murano glass leaves, in smoked
Metal, Gold Leaf
$1,979
H 43.31 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass by Ott Int. Germany, 1970s
By Ott International
Located in Aachen, NRW
with 4 smoked glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect. Sockets: 4 x E27 standard bulb. (60
Metal, Brass
$6,597
H 45.28 in Dm 25.6 in
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses. Wonderful wave form and stunning light
Brass
$1,499
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Lovely Brass and Smoked Glass Mid-Century Modern Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Brass and Smoked Glass Mid-Century Modern Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany Fully functional
Metal, Brass
$2,578
H 39.38 in Dm 8.67 in
Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s. Two glass spheres
Brass
$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
Cascade Fixture with Eight Smoked Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
spheres by Limburg Glashütte, manufacturered around 70s. With hand blown smoked glass globes in 11.8"(30
Brass
$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
$8,564Sale 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
shaped pendants. These pendants have a brass base carrying a smoked glass shade. The glass shades have
Brass
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
Smoked & Clear Glass Cascading Spiral Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Smoked and Colorless Glass Cascading Spiral Chandelier, with eight lights and alternating clear and
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
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H 53.15 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass by Ott Int. Germany, 1970s
By Ott International
Located in Aachen, NRW
with 7 smoked glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect. Sockets: 7 x E27 standard bulb. (60
Metal, Brass
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
smoked glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect. Sockets: &5 x E26 /E27 standard bulb. (100 W
Brass
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H 64.97 in Dm 16.15 in L 64.97 in
1970 Germany Limburg Large Cascade Chandelier Smoked Glass & Brass
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large cascade chandelier with three smoked glass globes on a brass frame. Chandelier
Brass
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H 45.28 in Dm 25.6 in
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses. Wonderful wave form and stunning light
Brass
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H 45.28 in Dm 25.6 in
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses. Wonderful wave form and stunning light
Brass
Mid Century Cascading Pendant Molded Glass
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Mid century molded glass cascading pendant light. Made of high quality molded lightly tinted glass
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Orb Cascading Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
eight heavy smoked glass orbs cascading downward in a circular motion and is in great vintage condition
Metal
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier for Ott International, Germany, 1970s
By Ott International
Located in Aachen, NRW
Germany, circa the 1970s with 5 smoked glasses on a chrome frame Wonderful form and stunning light effect
Chrome
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H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern 3-Tier Cascade Chandelier by Sijaj Hrastnik, Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
Hrastnik. It features three levels, consisting of wooden cylinders and lightly smoked glass shades shaped
Chrome
Raak Three Globe Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three smoked glass globe cascading chandelier each globe 12x8
Glass
70's Raak Six Globe Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
70's Raak chandelier with six smoked glass cascading globes
Brass
12 Ball Smoked Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano 1970s chandelier with 12 cascading smoked glass balls.
Brass
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
smoked glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect. Sockets: &5 x E26 /E27 standard bulb. (100 W
Brass
1970 Germany Limburg Large Cascade Chandelier Smoked Glass & Brass
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large cascading chandelier with five different sizes of smoked handblown glass globes on a brass
Brass
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
spheres by Limburg Glashütte. With hand blown smoked glass globes in 11.8"(30 cm) (9.8") 25 cm and 13.8
Brass, Steel
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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
spheres by Limburg Glashütte. With hand blown smoked glass globes in 11.8"(30 cm) (9.8") 25 cm and 13.8
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Cascading Chandelier by Jonas Hidle for Høvik Lys
By Jonas Hidle, Høvik Lys
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Fixture with three smoke glass spheres. Brass ceiling plate with three cable guides. You can make
Brass
19thc Swedish Neoclassical Gilt Bronze, Glass 12 Lite Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
The brilliant bagues form with cascading clear and smoke glass beads supported by a gilt frame with
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano made of textured hand-blown glass with a structure of brass. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards. This set is a special orde...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Murano glass gold leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick glass with gold flecks, the stem of the leaf is in full tran...
Brass
$4,950 / set
H 24.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art Deco design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the ...
Brass
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,799 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$1,744 / item
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Gervasoni Large Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a strong decorative impact, the BRASS lamp family exploits the ductility of brass and its ability to embellish interiors with warm and golden light reflections. Suspension lamps...
Brass
Pair of Opaline Glass Murano Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of new opaline glass flower Murano sconce manufactured from vintage molds.
Metal
$6,100 / set
H 37.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces, Smoked Glass with Gold Spine, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a leaf like pattern and shape. Each sconce is made with smoked glass and features a gold glass spine down the center. They have b...
Murano Glass
$863Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.78 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
1970s pair of vintage Italian Murano wall lights - Mazzega - trasparent lattimo glass Pair of Italian vintage Murano wall lights made by 10 glass leaves for each applique in a chrom...
Metal
$2,200 / item
H 10 in Dm 11 in
Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning brass lotus pendant light fixture in the style of Parzinger by the Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1960. These highly glamorous Hollywood Regency style fixtures are in the o...
Brass
$1,559 / item
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Large Murano Wall light made by Barovier & Toso and Hillebrand, Italy, circa 1970-1979. Large leaf shapes made in "rugiadoso" technique using bubbles, gold flecks, and impre...
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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