Cloche Ivory Terra Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
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
$439
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
$519
H 9.9 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Odyssey Brass and Glass Single Pendant Light, Contemporary Design by Schwung
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
Brass
$599 / item
H 15.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Odyssey Brass and Glass Single Pendant Light, Contemporary Design by Schwung
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive arched cloche hovers gracefully dispersing light through layers of glass. Blown into
Brass
$559 / item
H 12.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Odyssey Medium Pendant Light in Brass and Glass, Contemporary Design by Schwung
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 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
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 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
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
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$11,607 / item
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
Brass
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Plaster
Bell Jar Lantern w/ Brass Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely lantern made with an antique blown glass bell jar and smoke bell. The brass details- decorative etched rim, chain, stem, finial, and candle covers make a refined and cohesiv...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 48 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Pair of Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk, Accept Custom Size
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 24" W x 48" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be...
Silk
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$1,780 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Candelabra Ceiling Light With Star Etched Frosted Glass
Brass
Konsthantverk Mid-Century Modern Svep Large Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Brass
$8,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair of David Duncan Celadon Boissy Backplates with Clear Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved mahogany Boissy backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and clear glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra base socket per sconce. Our c...
Mahogany, Blown Glass
Antique Swedish WH Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This antique painted cabinet from Sweden dates back to the 19th century. While its elegant arched crown and curved door decorations show influences from the French Rococo style, its ...
Wood
$2,250Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 31 in W 5 in D 4 in
Wonderful Large Pair Vintage Vaughan Bronze Curved Frosted Glass Lantern Sconces
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Pair Of Vintage Bronze & Curved Frosted Glass Lantern Sconces Each Fitted With Four Edison Light In The Manner Of Vaughan Wiring Up To Date With UL
Bronze
$1,350
H 24 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Brass Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar With 3 Candelabra Lights Lantern Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
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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