Large Murano Glass Drops Chandelier Venini Style, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A rain of clear glass tears for a romantic light effect. Three e 14 light bulbs. \4 watts. We can rewire for your country standards.
Metal
Large Iridescent Murano Glass Drops Chandelier Venini Style 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A rain of clear glass tears for a romantic light effect. Three e 14 light bulbs. \4 watts We can rewire for your country standards.
Metal
Paolo Venini Style Cascata, Drops Iridescent, Murano Chandelier, 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier attributable to Paolo Venini's 'Cascata'. The structure of the
Art Glass
Italian Murano Glass Blue Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning rare Paolo Venini chandelier with Murano blue glass drops.
Murano Glass
$2,335Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.41 in Dm 23.63 in
Round Venini Style Big Drops Gold Structure Chandelier Italian Design, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Venini big drops gold structure chandelier Italian Design, 1960s.
Gold Plate
$1,600Sale Price|64% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Mid Century Brown Murano Glass Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This large Murano brown glass drops and caramel colour crystals chandelier was made and designed by
Metal
$2,000
H 55.12 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Mid Century Brown Murano Glass Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This large Murano brown glass drops and caramel colour crystals chandelier was made and designed by
Metal
Marilyn Monroe, Orange Murano Glass Flowers Drops Chandelier, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Murano chandelier with orange murano glass drops flowers in the style of Venini's La Cascata
Murano Glass
Lady Lucy Murano Chandelier Amber and Iridiscent Drops, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata. The chandelier consists of two rounds
Murano Glass
Pair of Lady White, Murano Chandelier White Drops, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and unique pair of Murano chandeliers in the style of Venini La Cascata. The structures
Murano Glass
Lady Isabelle Murano Chandelier White Drops, 1980s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata. The chandelier consists of three laps
Murano Glass
$1,200
H 25 in Dm 24 in
Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandelier with Six Arms Dressed with Glass Ball Drops
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and stylish glass chandelier having six arms, each supporting a candle socket. The
Chrome
Chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass drops by Venini
By Christoph Palme, Palme & Walter
Located in Hannover, DE
A large chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass drops by Venini from the 1960s and 1970s! A
Metal
Chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass drops by Venini
By Palme & Walter, Christoph Palme
Located in Hannover, DE
A chandelier by Palme & Walter with Murano glass droplets by Venini from the 1960s and 1970s! A
Metal
$2,263
H 47.25 in Dm 23.63 in
Lady Barbara, Murano Chandelier Pink and White Drops, Venini Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata. The chandelier consists of four laps
Murano Glass
Venini Style Murano Glass Warterfall Chandelier with Leaves and Drops, Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely vintage Venini style waterfall chandelier with Murano glass leaves and drops, brass
Crystal, Brass
$2,068Sale Price|30% Off
H 19 in Dm 19 in
Italian Venini Style Warterfall Chandelier with Murano Glass Leaves and Drops
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely vintage Venini style waterfall chandelier with Murano glass leaves and drops, brass
Crystal, Brass
Large Gold Murano Glass Drops Ceiling Light
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A rain of gold Murano glass tears for a striking light effect. Nine E 14 light bulbs. \4 watts We can rewire for your country standards.
Metal
$2,740
H 15.75 in Dm 10.63 in
Palwa Palme & Walter ceiling lamp golden brass and Glass, Germany 1970's.
By Palme & Walter
Located in Paris, IDF
A Palme & Walter chandelier with Murano Venini glass drops from the 1960s! A fantastically
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in Dm 9.85 in
Signed Palwa Chandelier Gilt Brass Murano Crystal Glass Drops 1960s Venini Style
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Gilt brass metal and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The chain
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Italian Green Glass Drops Chandelier Venini Style, Murano, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier with a rain of the emerald drops.
Metal
Sold
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Italian 1970s Venini style oval chandelier, triangular rod drops
By Venini
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage 1970s Venini style oval chandelier. Densely packed with facetted triangular glass rods on a
Metal
Lady Barbara, Murano Chandelier White Drops, Venini Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata. The chandelier consists of three
Art Glass
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H 47.25 in Dm 12.6 in
Wonderful Pair of Murano Chandeliers with Pink and Iridescent Spiral Drops, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of chandeliers with pink and iridescent drops. The structure has a lap of drops on
Art Glass
Fanciful Venetian Venini "Gocce" chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Elongated chandelier made of Venini glass drops hanging from a chrome metal structure. Four light
Amber Drops Chandelier Attributed to Venini, Murano, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A rain of amber tears for a romantic light effect.
Metal
Exceptional Drops Chandelier in the Style of Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A rain of ice and amber tears for a romantic light effect.
Metal
Murano Glass Aquamarine Drops Brass Frame Chandelier Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A rain of aquamarine tears for a romantic light effect. Three e 14 light bulbs. \4 watts We can rewire for your country standards.
Metal
Large Iridescent Murano Glass Drops Chandelier Venini Style 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A rain of aquamarine tears for a romantic light effect. Three e 14 light bulbs. \4 watts We can rewire for your country standards.
Metal
Amber Drops Sconce Attributed to Venini, Murano, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A rain of amber tears for a romantic light effect.
Metal
Venini Chandelier with Amber and Clear Drops
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
tint to this circular chandelier. Six internal bulb (up to 40 watts each). By Venini for Camer, ca 1970.
Pair of chandeliers with Polyhedral drops by Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In 1921, Paolo Venini, a lawyer from Milan with a passion for glass and a talent for business
Pair of Chandelier by Venini in Cristal, circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare pair of chandelier by Venini model, water drops in cristal period 1950 Mid-20th Century. The
Crystal, Brass
Paolo Venini chandelier murano Glass orange drops gold brass frame , 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Denia, ES
Chandelier with incredible orange crystal drops by Venini, 1960. Gold tone frame with three-light
Crystal
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 21.66 in
Paolo Venini mid-century chandelier murano glass 4 level Drops italian , 1979
By Paolo Venini
Located in Denia, ES
Beautiful multi-tiered tear drop chandelier composed of a multitude of handblown smooth Murano
Art Glass
Italian Amber Petal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the ...
Metal
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
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
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
$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 Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$4,766
H 47.25 in Dm 31.5 in
Stunning Chandelier Mazzega Murano, Italy, 85 Caramel Lattimo Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Handblown glass chandelier, composed of 85 curved, caramel lattimo glass pieces, which are arranged on 7 tiers, suspended from a nickel metal structure. Period:late xx century Dime...
Metal
$2,859
H 38.59 in Dm 13 in
Gilt Hollywood Regency Wedding Cake Chandelier in Pink Murano Glass and Crystal
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Italian Murano Art Deco, pink glass drops and crystal 4-light gilt chandelier Dimensions: Diameter 13 in/ 33 cm Height 38.5 in (chain 10 in) / 98 cm (chain 25 cm) Weight: 11...
Crystal, Metal
$232,342Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$4,970Sale Price / item|39% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6Arms Clear-Multi-Color Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal Murano glass, rich of multi-color details by Multiforme. This artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate lighting work, colored with pa...
Blown Glass
$1,515Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
Pink Iridescent Murano Vintage Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano chandelier with glass disc and pink iron frame. Deisign period: 1970 1980, very good aesthetic condition. Light measures 100 centimeters with chain, 60 centimete...
Art Glass
Grace Kelly's Tears Murano Chandelier 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the Grace Kelly whose tears, legend has it, were the same color as her eyes.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Triedri Glass Chandelier, 265 Trasparent Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Triedri Murano glass chandelier, 265 trasparent prism A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink triedri on crome frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a time...
Metal
$2,192Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in
Elegant Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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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