Vintage Chrome Bird Cage Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Stunning chrome ball chandelier in excellent original condition, clean working and ready to install.
Chrome
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"-inch diameter canopy and measuring 7'-high, the ten balls spiral down in a Cascad...
Chrome
$863Sale Price|24% Off
Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small Postmodern chandelier with five lights with crystal swags, faceted as well as ball drops with chrome caps.
Chrome
Mod 5-Light Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier
By Lightolier, Moe Light
Located in New York, NY
Chic and decorative mod midcentury chandelier having 5 art glass ball globe shades, each having an opaline white to clear fade surface, with a bright chrome body and dramatic curved ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s 6 sockets e14.
Chrome
Raak Eye Ball Chandelier, Chrome & Plexiglass, Space Age Design, 1970
By RAAK
Located in London, England
With its chrome base, plexiglass ring and brushed aluminum spotlights, it embodies the futuristic aesthetics of the time.
Chrome
Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Space Age, Post Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier, having nine white ball globe shades - mounted to the chrome spoke arms, all attached to the white ball center.
Chrome
German Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier was made in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of six unique glass balls mounted on a chrome frame. The fixture requires six European E14 candelabra ...
Metal, Chrome
$980Sale Price|45% Off
Art Deco Ball Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Chandelier brass construction chrom-plated with three spherical shades and one bell-shaped shades made of two-layer glass inside white outside beige from about 1930's. Has t...
Brass, Chrome
Five Light 1970's Black and Chrome Ball Light Chandelier att. to Sonneman
By Lightolier, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Architectural 1970's hanging fixture having a tubular center pole, with five arms each terminating in a down facing ball bulb. The center pole and vertical arms are in matte black fi...
Steel, Chrome
$28,500 / item
Enormous Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Enormous Murano glass ball Sputnik chandelier in polished chrome. Currently out of stock but available for custom order.
Chrome
Vintage 1960's Sputnik Ball Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dramatic and iconic mid-century design, this 1960s Sputnik ball chandelier showcases the bold futurism of the Space Age era. Crafted in Italy, the chandelier features a brushed nic...
Chrome
9 White Ball Glass and Chrome Body Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
9 White Ball Glass and Chrome Body Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Fantastic pendant lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
Metal
1960's Mid - Century Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid - Century Modern Sputnik chandelier. The polished chrome fixture supports 39 faceted glass ball elements that are grouped in clusters of 3, and each cluster is illuminat...
Chrome
Temde Double Chrome Ball Pendant Light Seventies
By Temde Leuchten
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Creative lamp from outstanding lamp producer Temde. Switzerland, 1970ies. Height adjustable between 90 and 200 cm (36" and 80"). Width 60 cm (24"), diameter balls 23 cm (9"). Very g...
Metal
Petite Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite clear glass ball (hand-made) pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to i...
Chrome
Flower Beige Ceramic and Chrome Ball Cluster by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Flower Beige Ceramic and Chrome Ball Cluster by Hatsu Dimensions: D 33 x W 33 x H 58 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. Available in chrome or brushed gold. Please contact us. All our l...
Metal
$743Sale Price|64% Off
Ceiling Lamp Ball Murano Glass Selenova Italian Design Chrome Silver White
By Selenova
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp ball Murano glass Selenova Italian design chrome silver white. 3 light bulbs E14 max 40 Watt each.
Chrome
1 of 10 Limburg Chrome with Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 10 clear glass ball (hand-made) pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to...
Chrome
One of Two Space Age Chrome Ball Pendant By Guzzini Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Iguzzini Meblo Chrome Ball Space Age Pendant 1970s
Chrome
Fabio Lenci Italian Chandelier Pop Art Ball Murano Glass, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fabio Lenci Italian chandelier Pop Art ball Murano glass, 1970s.
Chrome
Large Midcentury Glass Ball Pendant with Chrome Hardware by Glasshütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This hanging lamp by Glasshütte Limburg has a mouth blown transparent glass globe in which the bubbles can be noticed. The inside is made of chrome and carries four bulbs. The globe...
Chrome
1 of 8 Large Limburg Chrome with Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 clear glass ball (hand-made) pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to ...
Chrome
Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Art Deco pendent light with ball-shaped shade of matte light yellow glass made in the 1930s. The shade is mounted with a chromium-plated top and canopy. The length of the ...
Metal, Chrome
$413Sale Price|44% Off
Vintage 1970 Super Retro Metal 3 Ball Chrome Ceiling Light
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1970 super retro metal 3 ball chrome ceiling light, each light can be hanging from the ceiling on a different level to make a great light effect. Measures: Height 100cm, ...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandelier with Six Arms Dressed with Glass Ball Drops
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
The clear glass, with chrome structure, is dressed with hanging glass ball drops.
Chrome
Mid-Century Mazzega Carlo Nason Ball Pendant Chrome and Blue Glass, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Mazzega Carlo Nason ball pendant. Chrome in good condition. Rare Blue Glass. Italy 1960.
Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions...
Metal, Chrome
Petite Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixt...
Blown Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass Ball Pendant Light in Chrome, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Mid Century Glass Ball Pendant Light. Classic pipe pendulum with ball. Perfect for the old building ceiling. The diffuser ball is made of hand-blown opal glass with shiny surf...
Metal
Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large midcentury 43 - light Murano glass "sputnik" chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. This extraordinary ball chandelier is made of 43 clear and milk spiked Muranbo glas and...
Brass, Chrome
6-ball Glass and Chrome Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6-ball Glass and Chrome Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 6x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with...
Metal
1 of 2 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is possible to instal...
Chrome
1 of 5 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is possible to instal...
Chrome
Rare Large and Bright 1970s Murano Seguso Ball Chandelier by OTT International
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Ott International
Located in Halle, DE
A rare large and bright 1970s Murano Seguso ball chandelier by Distributeur: OTT International, Hamburg, Germany. Alternating ball-shaped and tulip-shaped clear pulegoso glass ele...
Steel, Chrome
$471Sale Price / item|20% Off
Big Glass Ball Lamp, Bubble Glass, Chrome by Doria, 1980s, 1/3
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
A total of three large ball lamps made of textured thick bubble glass. Beautiful chrome finish held by three screws on the neck of the ball. Manufacturer could be DORIA. Dia...
Glass
1 of 12 Petite Limburg Chrome with Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 12 Clear glass ball (hand-made) pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to...
Metal
Set of 22 Mid-Century Space Age German Glass and Chrome Ball Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space age glass ball lights with chrome. the lamp consists of two elements. The reflector and the shaft. The shaft is chrome -plated and runs out to the ceiling. There is a normal e2...
Metal
1 of 2 Large Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install thi...
Blown Glass
1 of 3 Large Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large smoked glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to inst...
Smoked Glass
$490Sale Price|72% Off
Large GlashüTte Limburg Ball Pendant
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Large ball pendant by Glashütte Limburg model 4103rd. The ball is handblown and consists of crystal antique glass. Small bubble inclusions provide a great lighting experience. The...
Steel, Chrome
Lampadario "Ball" by Verner Panton for J. Lüber, 1970
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Pedersen
Located in Palermo, PA
Let me introduce: the Amazing Chandelier, envisioned by the acclaimed Danish designer Verner Panton for J. Lüber during the illustrious 1970s era. Suspended with grace from steel rod...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Exceptional Cinema Ceiling Lamp with Glass Ball , 1930s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Exceptional Cinema Ceiling Lamp with Glass Ball , 1930s, France Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamp works with one E27 stand...
Chrome
Opal Ball Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Pendant light with nice Opal glass ball. High-quality materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use....
Opal, Chrome
Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria Pendant light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High-quality materials, give a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulb. Max 100 Watts. Li...
Chrome
$802Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid - Century Modern Eye Ball Reggiani Pendant, Italy, Set of two
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Pair of "Eyeball" Pendant Lights – Goffredo Reggiani, Italy 1970s Exquisite and elegant pair of "Eyeball" pendants designed by Goffredo Reggiani for his family firm in the 1970s, th...
Metal, Chrome
Large 70s Spherical Ball Lamp by Limburger Glashuette "Globe", Minimalist German
By Glashütte Limburg, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed globe pendant from the German 70s. Fantastic design very much inspired by the Bauhaus simplicity like Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made from hand blown colourless glass an...
Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp ceiling lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" spherical lamp Ball 60s Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dime...
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp ceiling lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" spherical lamp Ball 60s Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dime...
Metal, Chrome
XXL 60er 70er Jahre Lampe Leuchte Deckenlampe Limburg Kugellampe Ball Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XXL 60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg spherical lamp Ball Design 60s Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 D...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Adjustable 3 Ball Suspension Pendant Attr to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern lighting system / chandelier with three balls that are designed to pivot to direct light up, down or sideways, attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1970. ...
Chrome
Pair of Clear and Green Glass Ball Ceiling Light Pendants Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of large mid-century swirl pattern glass ball fixture by a Murano Glass manufactory from Italy. Each Fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 100 watts. Glass ball...
Metal, Chrome
XL 60s 70s ceiling lamp ball lamp Glashütte Limburg Germany glass design
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XL 60s 70s ceiling lamp ball lamp Glashütte Limburg Germany glass design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Metal, Chrome
$670Sale Price|20% Off
Fischer Leuchten ‘Germany’ Swirl Ball Pendant Stem Lamp with 3 Globular Lights
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Fischer Leuchten Company, this center-light features five lamps arranged as two pairs) on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a chromed plate, an...
Chrome
1960s-1970s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Limburg "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball Lamp Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s lamp ceiling lamp Limburg "Globe" spherical lamp Ball Lamp Design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1...
Metal, Chrome
1960s-1970s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Limburg "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball Lamp Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s lamp ceiling lamp Limburg "Globe" spherical lamp Ball Lamp Design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1...
Metal, Chrome
1960s-1970s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Limburg "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball Lamp Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s lamp ceiling lamp Limburg "Globe" spherical lamp Ball Lamp Design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: good - Vintage Age: around 1...
Metal, Chrome
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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