Antique Vintage English XL Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully shaped opaline ceiling pendant with original gallery, England circa 1930. - Unusual shape to the glass shade, aged gallery with original chain and ceiling rose. - Rew...
Opaline Glass
Brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass panels, in the Georgian style.
Located in London, GB
(B14). With chain and ceiling rose. Approx. weight: 25 lbs (11.5 kg).
Brass
Antique French Six Light Bronze Chandelier Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Height: 48 cm Height (ceiling rose to base): 61 cm Diameter: 59 cm Circa: 1920
Bronze
Alba Suspension Lamp by Mariana Pellegrino Soto for Oluce
By Mariana Pellegrino Soto, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 37cm D x 31cm H Suspension length 280 cm Available here as shown one lamp with frame without ceiling rose: $1,190 Also available as: Two lamp with frame with ce...
Brass
Antique Vintage German Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A stepped opaline ceiling pendant by illustrious manufacturers Erco, Germany circa 1930. - Beautiful white opaline glass shade, fully stamped to the upper outer rim, original chain...
Opaline Glass
Large Italian Murano Glass Leaf Flush-Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upon request, the chandelier can be supplied with a suspension rod with a ceiling rose to accommodate higher ceilings. The fixture features 10 lamp holders and provides optimal illum...
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu French Empire influenced chandelier. Having a classical ceiling rose with three foliate linked chains supporting the three branch...
Bronze
French 20th Century Gilded Bronze Six-Light Antique Mazarin Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A quality French gilded bronze six-light Mazarin antique chandelier, having the original ceiling rose with super original gilded patination.
Bronze
Venini Style Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Bagshot, GB
Height does not include chain and ceiling rose.
Chrome
Classical French 19th Century Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French classical late 19th century ormolu chandelier having a foliate ceiling rose coming down to draped ribbon decoration with three branches tied and flower petal sh...
Ormolu
Late Nineteenth Century French Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Original decorative chain and ceiling rose included. Dimensions: 66cm (26") High, 60cm (23½") Wide, Chain length 63 cm
Bronze
Antique Large Edwardian Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant C.1900
Located in London, GB
Complete with its original chains and ceiling rose. A highly decorative example of Edwardian alabaster lighting, combining beautiful stonework with rare surviving silvered metalwork.
Alabaster, Brass
Victorian Gilt Five Branch Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Its compact size makes it really diverse and it can be used in different rooms. English, c.1890. Ceiling rose not included
Brass
A large Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier By Novaresi
By Novaresi
Located in London, GB
Suspended from a gold lacquered frame with a drop of 120cm with the ceiling rose and chain actual light is 90 cm high.
Murano Glass
Antique Vintage Industrial French Brass Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and extremely rare Holophane glass ceiling pendant with original chain and ceiling rose, France circa 1920. - Heavy brass gallery housing two sections of prismatic glas...
Brass
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
Brass
Brass Hanging Lantern Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Brass Hanging Lantern Louis XVI Style This pretty brass hanging lantern is suspended from its ceiling rose that is decorated with floral motifs.
Brass
$177Sale Price / set|49% Off
Pretty French Chandelier & Matching Wall Sconces
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Chandelier Height: 85 cm (ceiling rose to base) Chandelier Diameter: 46 cm Wall Sconces Height: 30 cm Wall Sconces Width: 27 cm Wall Sconces Depth: 17 cm Circa: 1950s.
Metal
Antique Vintage Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp By Philips
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent stepped opaline 'Phililite' ceiling pendant by Philips, in completely original condition, Netherlands circa 1920. - Beautiful white opaline glass in a stepped oval fo...
Opaline Glass
Antique Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Peter Behrens Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- Rewired and PAT tested, supplied with original chain and ceiling rose. - 35cm high from top of gallery to bottom of glass, 24cm wide, 24cm deep.
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Light with Clear Glass Flower Petals.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The large, clear crystal leaves open like a flower in full bloom, creating a unique and evocative effect thanks to the rich, embossed textures that capture and diffuse the light with...
Brass
Antique Vintage Original French Caged Holophane Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare teardrop caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling rose, France circa 1920. - The brass has aged magnificently across the piece, cage houses two ...
Glass
French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier signed Degué
By Degué
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
The piece takes one bayonet bulb and three screw-in bulbs (all included). Height (ceiling rose to base of the three smaller shades): 86 cm Diameter (between smaller shades): 64 cm ...
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian chandelier with glass petals
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chrome-plated metal frame and ceiling rose; shade composed of thick, transparent glass flowers.
Chrome
Mid-Century Smoked Glass Ceiling Light by Veca, Italy 1970s
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
The lamp consists of three sets of double lamp holders (one facing up, the other down), with each pair flanked by three bevelled smoky-green/grey glass segments, mounted onto a chrom...
Chrome
A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An original piece circa 1960 with original chain and ceiling rose.
Murano Glass
Wrought Iron and Glass Chandelier, by P. Maynadier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maynadier, the round frame hung from three bars and a foliate ceiling rose, the central glass shade mounted with a leaf design, France, circa 1920.
Glass
Antique Vintage Art Deco Opaline Glass Philips Phililite Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent conical opaline 'Phililite' ceiling pendant by Philips, in completely original condition, Netherlands circa 1920. - Beautiful white opaline glass, fully stamped and f...
Brass
Edwardian Antique Copper Brass Holophane Glass Gasolier Ceiling Light. c.1900
Located in London, GB
The proportions are typical of the gas‑to‑electric transition period: a central stem rising to a decorative ceiling rose, with the two drops sitting in symmetrical opposition.
Brass
$5,131Sale Price|20% Off
Enchanting Italian Brass and Multicolored Teardrop Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Rome, IT
Supplied with brass chain and ceiling rose.
Brass
Pair Vintage Antique English Three Part Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A wonderful pair of three part Holophane ceiling pendants with chain and ceiling roses, England circa 1930.
Brass
$5,131Sale Price|20% Off
Enchanting Italian Brass and Multicolored Teardrop Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Rome, IT
Supplied with brass chain and ceiling rose.
Brass
Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
. - A beautiful example and statement piece for any room, the chandelier comes with its original ceiling rose and chain. - Height 74cm, Width 51cm, Depth 51cm. - Rewired in braided f...
Brass
Art Deco-Style Italian Murano Glass Feather Chandelier with Brass Details
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upon request, the chandelier can be supplied with a suspension rod and ceiling rose for higher ceilings. The fixture features six lamp holders and offers optimal illumination while m...
Brass, Iron
English 2 Arm 1920's Brass Electrolier / Ceiling Pendant / Kitchen Lighting
Located in Southampton, GB
Decorative original ceiling rose and hook. Perfect for over a kitchen island.
Brass
French Brass and Glass Antique Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Opaque glass, stepped at the base. No ceiling rose or chain was retained but these are easily sourced online.
Glass
Antique Bauhaus Kandem Opaline Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp By Körting & Mathiesen
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare satin opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendant by Kandem, Germany circa 1920. - A remarkable triangular design to the glass in an incredible condition for its...
Copper
Large Midcentury 3-drop Cascade Opaline Cased Glass Bowling Pin Lights Denmark
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Each light has been professionally rewired with modern E27 Edison screw light fittings and new ceiling rose. Ceiling rose to lowest drop measures 193cm.
Milk Glass, Teak
French c 1940 Two Part Brass & Opaque Glass Pendant Light Hallway Lantern Porch
Located in Southampton, GB
Original brass pierced gallery and ceiling rose. Perfect for a hallway or porch. France, circa 1940.
Brass
$1,330 / item
Etna Rattan Large Pendant Light, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Paddington, NSW
Available as a shade, or shade with rattan ceiling rose and cotton cable. The rattan ceiling rose is handmade is and paired with a cotton-covered cable.
Rattan
French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier c.1910
Located in Worcester, GB
Drop (excluding chain and ceiling rose): 92 cm
Crystal
Opaline and Brass French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
No original chain or ceiling rose was retained but these are easily sourced online.
Brass
XL Large Antique Vintage French Caged Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- An outstanding and extremely rare large caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling rose, France circa 1920. - Heavy brass cage housing two sections of prismatic glass,...
Glass
One of the Two Exceptional Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Cleaned well wired and ready to use. With new rod and ceiling rose. The chandelier requires 12 E14 sockets or E12 candelabra bulbs (Max. 40W per bulb).
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Light with Pink Glass Flower-Shaped Petals.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The large, delicate pink leaves unfold like a flower in full bloom, creating a unique and evocative effect thanks to the rich embossed textures that capture and diffuse the light wit...
Brass
Antique Vintage German Opaline Reinlicht Solal Daylight Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare Reinlicht Solal ceiling pendant by Reinlicht-Werke AG, with original chain and ceiling rose, Germany circa 1920. - These pendants were unique in the ...
Brass
Opal Glass Pendant Light by LIPTA, 1960s
Located in London, GB
This pendant light has been fully rewired to UK standard, and comes with its original wooden ceiling rose.
Opaline Glass, Wood
$1,497Sale Price|35% Off
1970s American Lucite Acrylic Ribbon and Brass Chandelier Hollywood Regency
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
There is a sticker inside the ceiling rose for Underwriters Laboratories Inc, a global safety science company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Metal, Brass
Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant Light
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming Arts & Crafts pendant light fixture in hand-hammered and patinated copper having a domed hood over a cylindrical drum with copper braces featuring large rivets to each...
Alabaster, Copper
Globe Pendant Light in Smoked Glass with Brass Mount and Four Lights, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Top cap, ringed central rod and ceiling rose cover in brass. Work of the 1970s. Additional Information: Material: Smoked glass, brass Style: Neoclassical Period: Circa 1970 Dimensio...
Brass
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s - Chrome plated brass arms - Takes 6x E14 bulbs - By Gaetano Sciolari - Italian ~ 1960s - 40cm wide x 40cm tall - 145cm fro...
Chrome
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Sputnik Pendant Light By Sciolari Circa 1960s - Chrome plated brass arms - Takes 6x E14 bulbs - By Gaetano Sciolari - Italian ~ 1960s - 40cm wide x 40cm tall - 145cm fro...
Chrome
Art Nouveau Brass Framed Lantern
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Nouveau Brass Lantern - Early 20thC Brass Lantern hexagonal single lamp lantern with bevelled glass panels and stylistic heart/scroll arms and plate ceiling rose - 10"diam x 27"h...
Brass
Edwardian Brass Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Brass Lantern - Early 20thC Brass Lantern heaxagonal 3-lamp lantern with bevelled glass panels and scroll arms and domed ceiling rose and drop finials - 140"diam x 26"high...
Brass
Cascade Pendant Chandelier, Textured Glass and Aluminum, France, 1960s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Glass shades are vintage while the wiring and ceiling rose are new.
Metal, Aluminum
$1,150 / item
Meringa #4 Pendant Lamp 60cm diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
The Meringa lamp is realized in pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs, compatible with dimmable systems.
Iron
$1,150 / item
Meringa #5 Pendant Lamp 60 cm diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
The Meringa lamp is realized in pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in a white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs, compatible with dimmable systems.
Iron
$1,150 / item
Meringa #2 Pendant Lamp 60cm diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
The Meringa lamp is realized in pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs, compatible with dimmable systems.
Iron
$1,150 / item
Meringa #1 Pendant Lamp 60cm Diameter
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
The Meringa lamp is realized in pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable for LED Bulbs, compatible with dimmable systems.
Iron
Antique French Brass and Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
Two styles of prismatic glass. No ceiling rose or chain was retained but these are easily sourced online.
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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