Cloche Ivory Terra Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light sets and
Ceramic
Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a
Brass
$3,189 / item
H 14 in W 6 in D 6 in
Cloche Pendant in Marble Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
delicately carved hanging cone to create an elegant and sophisticated statement in light and stone. Cloche
Marble
$447
H 11.03 in Dm 12.21 in
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Glass by Biot France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
air of elegance to any setting. Biot glass bell jar, French artisanal glass, light blue glass cloche
Art Glass
Odyssey Single Pendant Small
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
Brass
Odyssey Single Pendant Large
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
Brass
Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
Brass
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
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
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Leucos Cloche S Pendant Light in Chromed Glass and Chrome 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
Sold
H 22.05 in W 13 in D 13 in
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
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Nickel
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a
Brass
1930s Czech Metal and Glass Industrial Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
industrial fixtures, the opal glass cloche disperses light evenly-- a Czech specialty.
Metal
French Turn of the Century Three-Light Cloche Bell Jar Transparent Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French bell jar light fixture from the late 19th, early 20th century was made from an old
Glass
Hand Blown Glass Garden Bell Cloche / Hanging Light Ceiling Lantern pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully handmade garden bell lanterns turned into a hanging light lantern. Beautiful hand blown
Blown Glass
Period French Melon Cloche Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
turned the cloche upside down and added a custom-made wrought iron band, three candle-light cluster (225
French Handblown Glass Melon Cloche Pendant Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Steel
French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Brass, Steel
French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Blown Glass
French Hand Blown 19th Century Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
75 watt bulb. The fittings are custom-crafted to each cloche and each light is sold with six feet of
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Brass, Steel
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
Iron
French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Brass, Steel
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
Murano Glass
Antique Cloche Bell Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Cloche Bell Jar hanging light fixture. Two are available, priced separately at $1950 each.
French Handblown Glass Melon Cloche Pendant Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Steel
Rare Small French Green Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
up to a 75 watt bulb. The fittings are custom-crafted to each cloche and each light is sold with six
Steel
French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Steel
French 19th Century Handblown Garden Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Blown Glass
French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Handblown Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
75 watt bulb. The fittings are custom-crafted to each cloche and each light is sold with six feet of
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
75 watt bulb. The fittings are custom-crafted to each cloche and each light is sold with six feet of
Glass
French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
75 watt bulb. The fittings are custom-crafted to each cloche and each light is sold with six feet of
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Brass, Steel
French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
cloche) and it has been converted into a hanging light with three candelabra sockets that each accept up
Brass, Steel
Rare French 19th Century Purple Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
It is exceptionally rare to find purple cloches of this quality with their knobs intact and we were
Wrought Iron
Rare French 19th Century Purple Glass Melon Cloche Hanging Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
It is exceptionally rare to find purple cloches of this quality with their knobs intact and we were
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
Steel
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$1,160 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 17.7 in
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and out...
Metal
Hand Painted Lamp Shade
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Hand-painted lamp shade by artisans in Mexico City.
Tapestry, Plastic
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to crea...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
$502 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 5.52 in
Contemporary Handmade Glass Serpentine Snake Ashtray Puro Liquor Deco Animal
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A meticulously hand-crafted glass ashtray by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Ashtray is an enchanting piece from the Serpentine Collection, merging historical symbolism with modern a...
Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$7,150 / item
H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece handcrafted with artistic precision. The top is composed of individually glazed teal-gre...
Copper, Steel
19th Century Oak Biscuit Barrel with Silver Plate Bands & Top. Ceramic Liner
Located in North Salem, NY
Whatever you fancy...Keep your buns warm or elegantly offer ice on your bar... This attractive 19th century Victorian English Oak lidded biscuit barrel with a white interior ceramic...
Silver Plate
Robert Sonneman "High Style" Brass Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
A rare Robert Sonneman brass sculptural pendant chandelier.
Brass
$975 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Meander Single Sconce with Leather Wrapped Flexible Arm - Plug In Version
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Plug in version of our Meander Single Sconce -- leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone...
Metal, Brass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
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
$2,250 / set
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 11.62 in
20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Drawer and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of Brutalist Spanish nightstands with carved drawer and iron hardware Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables... or table ...
Iron
$1,900 / item
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...
Travertine
Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style four-sided sofa ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished...
Leather
$12,315 / item
H 16 in W 41.5 in D 18.25 in
Collector's Bleached Oak Wall Hanging Knife Edge Console Table By Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging bleached oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving hardware to support this two-drawer unit with raised knife-edge surround. The scale of the...
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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