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Cloche Chandelier

Cloche Ivory Terra Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich ivory and terra colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored c...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Leucos Cloche S Pendant Light in Copper and Copper by Danilo De Rossi
By Danilo De Rossi, Leucos Design Lab
Located in Edison, NJ
The Cloche collection was designed by Danilo De Rossi in 2013 using a clever, two-tone glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Leucos Cloche S Pendant Light in Chromed Glass and Chrome by Danilo De Rossi
By Leucos Design Lab, Danilo De Rossi
Located in Edison, NJ
The Cloche collection was designed by Danilo De Rossi in 2013 using a clever, two-tone glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1970s Czech Metal Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
A metal chandelier created in the former Czechoslovakia circa 1970 A unique blend of both mid
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Czech Metal Chandelier
1970s Czech Metal Chandelier
H 44.1 in W 30.7 in D 30.7 in
Handcrafted sculptural Czech crystal pendant (US Version)
By BOMMA
Located in Prague, CZ
among our earliest efforts, based on the shapes of the glass cloches covering Burton’s artworks. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Odyssey Single Pendant Small
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Small
Odyssey Single Pendant Small
H 9.9 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
H 12.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Odyssey Single Pendant Large
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Large
Odyssey Single Pendant Large
H 15.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Molecule Single
Located in High Point, NC
A rounded half glass and half brass cloche is clamped closed with brass screws, casting an
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Molecule Single
Molecule Single
H 9.1 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
Italian Hanging Cloche Lantern, Hand Blown Glass, Mid 20th Century, 2 Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
This simple yet beautiful small Italian cloche lantern features hand blown glass in a classic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

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Bronze

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The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
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This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings. It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
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Brass, Metal

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

TRN Ceramic Light, Model B3
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if they w...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

TRN Ceramic Light, Model B3
TRN Ceramic Light, Model B3
H 7.09 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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French Art Deco Etched Glass Brass Bell Lantern Cloche Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco etched glass and bronzed brass bell lantern, cloche pendant with beautiful brass pierced frieze suspended by three chains connecting to a brass canopy, France, 19...
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Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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Modern Bohemian Ibiza Round Wall Mirror in Natural Fiber & Black
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Ibiza is an eye-catching wall mirror perfect for a modern design decor. The hanging mirror is inspired by the raw and timeless textures of the tribes' decorations, jewels, and artist...
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Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
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21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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AMERICAN ART DECO WHITE PLASTER CHANDELIER style of Giacometti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A MASSIVE AND DRAMATIC AMERICAN ART DECO OFF-WHITE PLASTER AND METAL TEN-ARM CHANDELIER WITH
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

19th Century Cloche Chandelier with Hand Wrought Iron Hardware
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. Cloche chandelier with hand wrought iron hardware. Not wire.
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French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large Vintage Highly Embellished Crystal Beaded Cloche Chandelier Light Fitting
Located in Bristol, GB
Large Unusual and Decorative Hanging Pendant Light Fitting Consisting of woven wirework with frosted and cut crystal beadwork with swags, bows and star details. Five internal light...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Fontana Arte Cloche Suspension Lamp in Plastic Polymer, 2014 Edition
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the archives of Fontana Arte, the Cloche suspension lamp in plastic polymer, 2014 edition, is
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic, Polymer

c.1950 Vintage French 3 Light Glass Bell Jar Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
cloche shaped shade. Awesome most anywhere, this chandelier would be great in a kitchen over an island
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French 19th Century Ormolu Four-Light Chandelier with Flying Cherub and Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French ormolu four-light chandelier with mounted cherub, vines, leaves and cloches shades from
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

1960s Czech Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
metal rod attached to a glass cloche. The cylindrical upper half of the cloche widens to a rounded body
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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1960s Czech Glass Pendant Lamp
1960s Czech Glass Pendant Lamp
H 37.8 in W 9.1 in D 9.1 in
Bell Jar Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bell Jar light fixture made from antique "cloche". New wiring and wax sleeves.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bell Jar Fixture
Bell Jar Fixture
H 15 in Dm 17.25 in
Beautiful Pendant Lamp by Gispen
By Gispen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Netherlands. White glass / chrome metal. No chips or demage. Designed by: “Gispen” Original cloche
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1930s Czech Metal and Glass Industrial Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
industrial fixtures, the opal glass cloche disperses light evenly-- a Czech specialty.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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1930s Czech Metal and Glass Industrial Lamp
1930s Czech Metal and Glass Industrial Lamp
H 46.1 in W 15.9 in D 15.9 in
French Turn of the Century Three-Light Cloche Bell Jar Transparent Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
French glass cloche (bell in French). The hand-blown cloche has been newly wired for the US with three
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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French Bell Jar Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
French bell jar fixture made from an old "cloche." New wiring and wax sleeves.
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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French Bell Jar Fixture
French Bell Jar Fixture
H 14 in Dm 16 in
Industrial Milk Glass and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, early 20th century, pendant lights feature cloche-shaped, opaque, milk glass shades
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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20th Century Pair of Large Brass Plated Spot Lights, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Pair of large continental brass plated lights in a cloche shape with a heavy brass plated chain
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TIM medium - Clear mouthblown crystal glass pendant (US Version)
By BOMMA
Located in Prague, CZ
shapes of the glass cloches covering Burton’s artworks. These monumental pieces marked BOMMA’s entry to
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Cloche pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large hanging cloche pendant. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques, please visit
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Cloche pendant
Cloche pendant
H 36 in Dm 14 in
Cloche Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small hanging cloche pendant. $1395 each To see more items from Foxglove Antiques
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Cloche Pendant
Cloche Pendant
H 32 in Dm 11 in
Vintage Cloche Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good looking antique iron and glass cloche now mounted as a light pendant. Pieces like these
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Iron

Vintage Cloche Pendant
Vintage Cloche Pendant
H 18 in W 22 in D 22 in
Period French Melon Cloche Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
This stunning handblown glass French garden cloche was originally used to protect tender melons
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French Cloche Pendant with Tole Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
French cloche pendant with tole leaves.
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French Handblown Glass Melon Cloche Pendant Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We've always had a thing for handblown French garden cloches that come in two configurations. "bell
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French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Brass

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

French Hand Blown 19th Century Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

antique French cloche wired with unusual brass fittings.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Very light green glass
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Steel, Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Three-Light Cloche Pendant with Twisted Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage Murano cloche pendant from the mid-20th century with three-light and twisted
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MONUMENTAL ITALIAN BAROQUE PAINTED WOODEN CHANDELIER
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Lighting fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old French garden cloche made into a lighting fixture to hold a candle.
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Glass

Lighting fixture
Lighting fixture
H 46 in Dm 17 in
DUTCH BAROQUE STYLE WELL-PATINATED COPPER LANTERN
Located in San Francisco, CA
pierced galleries of the octagonal base and cloche-form cap with ball finial; and by applied spiral
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French Handblown Glass Melon Cloche Pendant Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We've always had a thing for handblown French garden cloches that come in two configurations. "bell
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Steel

Rare Small French Green Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for handblown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

French 19th Century Handblown Garden Cloche Lighting Fixture
Located in Woodbury, CT
We've taken antique handblown green glass garden cloches (this one is a bell cloche) and
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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

French 19th Century Handblown Garden Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
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Steel, Brass

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
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Rare French 19th Century Purple Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Wrought Iron

Rare Small French 19th Century Handblown Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have accumulated quite a collection of normal-sized bell and melon cloches, but this one is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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Cloche Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cloche chandelier for your home. Each cloche chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and blown glass. Find 30 options for an antique or vintage cloche chandelier now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the cloche chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cloche chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Danilo De Rossi, Leucos Design Lab and Fontana Arte each produced at least one beautiful cloche chandelier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cloche Chandelier?

The average selling price for a cloche chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $658 on the low end and $4,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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