Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass g...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane 2 Part Reflector Pendant Light – C An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original gallery and components.
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane 2 Part Pendant Light An original Holophane glass pendant light retaining its original brass gallery and components.
Brass
Antique Cut Glass Holopahne Globe Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – B. These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gla...
Cut Glass
Architectural Brass Church Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern 1960s, 10 Available
Located in Hannover, DE
Originally designed for a church environment, these pendants were engineered to meet demanding long-term performance standards and continuous use—an indication of their impressive bu...
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern Star Perforated Brass Church Pendant Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Highly decorative vintage Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamps. Lovely design with punched out stars all around.
Brass
Rare Handcrafted Oak and Iron Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and excellent quality, solid oak Gothic Revival light fixture. If you have visited Gothic churches then you may have immediately recognized some of the wonderful desig...
Wrought Iron
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -C A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’.
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique 8″ Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -A A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’.
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique 8″ Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -A A prismatic glass wall light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’.
Aluminum, Brass
$422 / item
Antique Church Opaline Globe Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Globe – G An antique opaline glass pendant salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia. The shade is a classic globe shape, the glass provides a s...
Steel
XL Church Holophane Pendant Light - 4 available
By Holophane
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3840 XL church Holophane pendant lights. American 1920’s. A fantastic collection of the largest model two part ‘Reflector-Refractor’ glass pendant lights made by Holophane. These...
Copper
Antique Church Holophane Pendant Light, Blue Tint
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Pendant Light – Blue Tint – A A vintage bell pendant glass light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’ in an unusual blue glass colour variation. The light has a polished GE...
Aluminum
Antique GEC Holophane Church Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique GEC GECoRay Pendant Mercury Glass Light – A An early silver backed glass wall light by British manufacturer ‘GEC’ entitled the ‘GECoRAY’.It retains a cast aluminium and stee...
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Antique Vintage Cut Glass Church Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – A These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique cross-cut diamond glass. The gl...
Steel
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Church Pendant 2 Part Reflector Light – D An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original gallery and components.
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – L A vintage bell shaped Holophane glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained ...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – J A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original gallery...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – M An original antique Holophane glass prismatic pendant light shade .
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Vintage Industrial Church Opaline Daisy Flower Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline daisy flower pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are age...
Steel
Antique GEC GECoRay Mercury Holophane Church Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Stockbridge, GB
ntique GEC GECoRay Mirrored Mercury Glass Pendant Light – B An early silver backed internally mirrored glass pendant light by British manufacturer ‘GEC’ entitled the ‘GECoRAY’.It re...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$677Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brass Church Cone Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
High-quality brass has been polished to a high gloss. This brass pendant light is illuminated by a light source that sits in an E27 socket.
Brass
Set Antique Vintage Church Opaline Pearlescent Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and impressive run of pearlescent church opaline 'Hailware' ceiling pendants by Morco / Hailwood & Ackroyd, England circa 1930. - These silky satin milk glass ceiling pendan...
Opaline Glass
Set Antique Vintage Industrial Church Opaline Acorn Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn shaped ceiling pendants with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are a...
Steel
Antique Vintage English Church Stepped Satin Opaline Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful extra large satin opaline ceiling pendant with original patinated gallery, England circa 1910. -Silky satin finish to the stepped opaline glass shade, typical of the man...
Copper
Pair Antique Vintage Church Diffused Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of diffused opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. - The opaline body is circular and stepped in design, incorporating the original and rarely pres...
Bronze
Vintage Antique Brass Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A small church opaline globe ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Beautiful webbed detail to the opaline glass which is held in place by a patinated brass gallery. - Rewired in...
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage English Petite Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A small but very charming opaline ceiling pendant with ornate solid brass gallery, England circa 1920. Glass in great condition, age related marks across the hooked gallery. Rewired...
Brass
Pair Set Antique Vintage Ovaloid Church Opaline Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A matching pair of extra large oval lid opaline glass ceiling pendants with heavily patinated galleries, England circa 1920. - Incredible eye catching shape with beautiful white op...
Opaline Glass
Pair or Individual 1960s Solid Brass Church Pendant Lights, Former Altar Light
Located in Hannover, DE
An extraordinary pair of authentic 1960s pendant lights, exceptionally crafted from solid brass, originating from a former church interior where they were originally suspended direct...
Brass
Antique Vintage Copper 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 copper gallery with decorative detail and remnants ...
Copper
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous large satin opaline ceiling pendant with finial and original gallery, Scotland circa 1920. - Wonderful silky satin finish to the opaline glass which is typical of the ma...
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful Church opaline ceiling pendant by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shade of a classic bulbous design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze gallery wh...
Bronze
Set Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shades are of a classic design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze galle...
Bronze
Pair Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shades are of a classic design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze galle...
Bronze
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Oval Brass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A small church opaline ceiling pendant, England circa 1930. - Beautiful oval shape to the opaline glass which is held in place by a patinated brass gallery. - Rewired in dark bro...
Brass
Set Run Vintage Antique English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Silky satin finish to the stepped opaline glass shades, typical of the ...
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully shaped original art deco church opaline pendant light with copper gallery, England circa 1930. - The pendant is of a rare satin opaline finish with open bottom, wonde...
Glass
Antique Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Milk White Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully shaped original art deco church opaline pendant light with copper gallery, England circa 1930. - Wear commensurate with age, in a satin opaline finish and open bottom...
Glass
Set Run Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Sourced from a beautiful chapel in Cornwall, a county on England’s rugged southwest...
Copper
XL Mid Century Lucite & Metal Church Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Unique, tall and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light from a German church.
Metal
Set Run XL Antique Vintage Brass Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A monumental set of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Sourced from a beautiful chapel in the North of. England, these lights...
Brass
Antique English Bronze Four Light Church Chandelier, Hardwired, 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1840 Antique English 4 light bronze church chandelier 14 " tall plus 12 inches chain and canopy
Bronze
Antique Vintage Industrial Church Holophane Prismatic Glass Ceiling Pendant Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful church opaline pendant light with brass gallery, English circa 1930. - Wear commensurate with age, all in very good condition, lovely deep shape to the opaline glass. -...
Glass
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Flush Ceiling Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A flush mounted opaline glass light shade made in England by GEC. c.1920 The hand‑blown opaline shade follows a classic form commonly seen in churches and chapels across the country...
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Brass Gallery, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant church opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery. c.1930 Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up and down the cou...
Brass
Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single opaline church light pendant. France, c1950s. Predominately opaline glass the underside to the rim is clear glass.
Brass
Pair of 20th C. Greek Ornate Brass and Frosted Glass Handcrafted Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20th Century Greek Ornate Brass and Frosted Glass with Intricate Detailing Pendant Light (Church Lantern) circa: 1020s Dimensions: 11" Diameter X 19" Height
Onyx, Metal, Brass, Wire
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
French Baroque Revival Six-Light Crystal Chandelier from a Church, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque Revival crystal six-light chandelier from the mid 19th century, with black patinated bronze armature, pendeloques, rosettes and monograms. Found in a French church, ...
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$775 / item
Hexagonal Tiered Church Light Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Hexagonal metal paneled chandelier with second tier below. Glass panels diffuse light to create ambient light conditions. Fits beautifully in high ceilings. Four available Circa: 19...
Metal
Brass Church Pendant Light Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass Church Pendant Light Circa 1950s - Solid brass - Mercury glass - Inner reflector - Fits E27 lightbulbs - Pendant light, fitted for a ceiling - Comes with 2 metres of cable - G...
Brass
Sold|$469 / item
Antique Holophane Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique glass holophane pendant light A vintage bell pendant glass light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The light has a polished GEC gallery, stamped with the original makers mark ‘...
Aluminum
Antique Holophane Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Prismatic Glass Holophane Pendant Light – A A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’.The light has retained its original aged brass metal gallery. The sha...
Aluminum
Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light A vintage bell pendant glass light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The glass prismatic shade looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retaine...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$510 / item
Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light A vintage bell pendant glass light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The glass prismatic shade looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retaine...
Aluminum
Sold|$878 / item
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane 2 Part Pendant Light – B An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original brass gallery and components.
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Brass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane 2 Part Pendant Light – A An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original brass and copper gallery and components.
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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