1960s Czech Cut-Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These striking 30cm cut-glass globe pendants were salvaged from former Czechoslovakia and date from
Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Bakelite
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
Cut Glass
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
Steel
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat. 1 light. France, circa 1910. (3
Bronze
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.75 in Dm 26 in
French Empire Style Brass & Etched Cut Glass Center Globe Chandelier - 6 Arms
Located in Plainview, NY
French Empire Style Brass & Etched Cut Glass Center Globe Chandelier – 6 Arms: A refined example
Brass
$4,267
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
French Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Beaded Fringe & Cut Glass Globes Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique French chandelier in beaded glass tubes, Art Deco / Art Nouveau. Measures
Metal, Brass
$4,384
H 31.5 in Dm 24.41 in
French Art Deco and Art Nouveau Chandelier with Clear Cut Crystal Glass Globes
Located in Coimbra, PT
An unusual antique French Art Deco cut crystal glass globes 4-light chandelier, circa 1920s
Crystal, Metal
$1,742
H 37.01 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Mid-Century French Gilt Iron Candle Chandelier with Frosted Glass Globe
Located in Barntrup, DE
and patina consistent with age. The frosted cut glass globe—ovoid in form—diffuses light elegantly
Metal, Iron
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 41.34 in D 28.35 in
French Bronze Empire Style Chandelier with a Globe of Victorian Cut-Glass
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze Empire style chandelier with beautiful globe from Victorian cut-glass. Total seven
Bronze
Bronze 5-Light Chandelier with Original Globes
Located in Minneapolis, MN
surrounded 4 slightly smaller globes, each is hand cut. There are two globe designs available, a floral
Bronze
Midcentury Cut Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, cut glass, globe pendant with chrome fitter is newly wired with 48 inches of braided
Chrome
Cut Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Cut, etched and engraved glass globe with original copper galleries. Measures: 6” diameter x
Copper
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 5.9 in
Set of 3 Edwardian Antique Cut Glass Pendant Lights – Elegant Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Edwardian Cut Glass Globe Pendant Lights – Set of Three with Unique Flat-Bottom Design
Cut Glass
Mid-Century Brass Four-Light Chandelier Pendant with Cut Glass Globes
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-century Art Deco brass four-light chandelier with cut-glass globes. In the middle large globe
Brass
Art Deco Cut Crystal Frosted Sphere Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A cut crystal design serves as the focal point of this beautiful satin finish Art Deco glass globe
Glass
Eighteen Cut Glass Globe Chandelier
By Richard Essig
Located in New York, NY
Elegant chrome eighteen cut glass globe sputnik chandelier. The fixture has been newly rewired but
Chrome
Spectacular 18 Cut Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
glass globes. This fabulous fixture came directly from a grand Austrian residence and has been newly
Italian Floral Crystal Globe Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming brass and crystal globe pendant. Individual crystal flowers and cut crystal balls are
Crystal
Italian Bronze and Cut Crystal Globe Form Four-Light Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Italian chandelier features bronze frame with strung cut crystal globe form surrounded by four
Crystal, Bronze
French Late Arts & Crafts Hammered Steel Chandelier, 6 Glass Globes
Located in Atlanta, GA
hammered and etched, with six cut glass globes hanging from the ring, first quarter of the 20th century.
Cut Steel
Fine French Bronze Filigree Swag Bow Etched Frosted Glass Globe Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French bronze filigree swag with bow details encasing an etched frosted glass globe pendant
Bronze
Twelve Globe Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brushed satin glass globes. Wired for US junction boxes. Original stem and canopy. Overall drop can be
Brass, Metal
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass
Cut Glass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic
Cut Glass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with
Cut Glass
Sold
H 25 in Dm 10.5 in
Early 20th Century Polished Brass and Hand Cut-Glass Globe Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
you are looking for. This particular pendant dates from circa 1920 and the handcrafted, circular glass
Brass
Pair of Frosted Cut Glass Globe Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
inches thick and deep cut in the style of fine crystal. Everything uncut is frosted glass. The globes
Cut Glass
French Art Deco Art Nouveau Wheel Cut Clear Crystal Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
An unusual antique French Art Deco wheel cut crystal glass globes five-light chandelier, circa
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 24.41 in
French Art Deco Art Nouveau Pink Etched Glass Wheel Cut Crystal Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
French four-light bulbs chandelier. Four cut-glass and frosted globes. One in white and three in pink
Crystal
Kaiser Leuchten Eight Arm Brass Chandelier with Frosted Cut Glass Globes
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
sits perfectly within the Hollywood Regency style with it's brass metalwork and opulent glass globes
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 31.5 in
Large French Art Deco Cut Crystal Globes & Gilt Bronze Ornate Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous, heavy antique gilt bronze French Art Deco cut crystal glass globes 6-light chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Cut Crystal Frosted Sphere Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A cut crystal design serves as the focal point of this beautiful satin finish Art Deco glass globe
Glass
Early 20th Century Brass and Hand-Cut Glass Globe Small Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good looking, practical and small size pendant. This stylish and handcrafted pendant is a joy to
Brass
Single Cut Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant pendant light has a cut glass, chrome band around the center and a chrome finial at bottom
Chrome
Grand Scale Orbital Sputnik with Cut Glass Globes
Located in Stamford, CT
Large unique sputnik style chandelier. A great statement for any room. Cream lacquer crown and orbit base. 13 E-14 bulbs, new wiring. Up to 40 watts per bulb. Drop rod is easily r...
Chrome
Spiral Orbit Chandelier with Cut Glass Globes
Located in Stamford, CT
Gorgeous 9 light chandelier
Metal
Pair of Cut Glass Globe Chandeliers (2 of 3)
Located in Stamford, CT
). The cut glass design is bee-hive shaped and raised. Chrome band around the center and finial at bottom
Chrome
Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier with Cut Glass Globe and Jasperware Plaques
Located in Bridgeport, CT
wonderful cut glass bowl bottom.
Bronze
Danish Four Arm Light Fixture of Chrome and Pressed Glass Globes
Located in Hudson, NY
The light with a center stem issuing four arms ending in pressed glass globes
Crystal, Chrome
Hungarian Sputnik Chandelier with Crystalline Globes
Located in Stamford, CT
center sphere body radiating 25 aluminum arms. 13 arms ending in large faceted globes and 12 smaller
Aluminum, Enamel
$1,343 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,680 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only som...
Glass, Fiberglass
$1,856 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, wit...
Glass, Fiberglass
12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These prismatic globes have an impressive one foot diameter. Iney have the look and feel of an early French street light but in a more manageable size. We have a small collection of ...
Glass
Czech Antique Cut Glass 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 g...
Cut Glass
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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