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Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany

Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all...

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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Dome Form Milk Glass  White Chandeliers or Lanterns
Pair of Art Deco Style Dome Form Milk Glass  White Chandeliers or Lanterns

Pair of Art Deco Style Dome Form Milk Glass White Chandeliers or Lanterns

Located in Stamford, CT

A stunning pair of Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandeliers or lanterns . Each having individual Panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a double recently wired s...

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1990s Moroccan Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Dome Ceiling Light Semi Flush Mount, Austria
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Dome Ceiling Light Semi Flush Mount, Austria

J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Dome Ceiling Light Semi Flush Mount, Austria

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

Perfectly preserved vintage Up-light flush mount for J.T Kalmar (design Walter Orleth), Austria, circa 1970- Two lights available, priced per piece Dimensions are 23.62" in diameter,...

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Dome Flush Mount, Frosted Glass and Nickeled Bronze, France 1930s
Large Art Deco Dome Flush Mount, Frosted Glass and Nickeled Bronze, France 1930s

Large Art Deco Dome Flush Mount, Frosted Glass and Nickeled Bronze, France 1930s

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Large Art Deco Flush Mount, manufactured in France circa 1930 and in classic Art Deco style. It is in great condition, the nickel has been worn out in some areas where you can glimp...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze and Leaded Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier Hanging Fixture c 1900/1920's
Bronze and Leaded Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier Hanging Fixture c 1900/1920's

Bronze and Leaded Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier Hanging Fixture c 1900/1920's

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional brass/bronze and textured pebbled glass leaded chandelier, in very good, clean, original and working condition. The fixture features a brass, or bronze circular frame wit...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hanging Glass "Dome" Fixture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Hanging Glass "Dome" Fixture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

Hanging Glass "Dome" Fixture by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Bubbled Glass Form Comprised of a Dome Over a Bell Shape. Creates a Great Multi-Layered Visual.

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Kalmar Brass Dome Chandelier
Large Kalmar Brass Dome Chandelier

Large Kalmar Brass Dome Chandelier

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Kalmar Brass Dome Chandelier

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Hand Made Dome Pendant
Hand Made Dome Pendant

Hand Made Dome Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

* Custom dome pendant * Hand made paper mache construction * Large in scale * Single bulb * Chrome hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Matte Black Dome Pendant
Matte Black Dome Pendant

Matte Black Dome Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

* black matte textured dome pendant * gold matte textured interior detail * sturdy and light weight * great focal piece * special order available

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Copper Dome Pendant
Antique Copper Dome Pendant

Antique Copper Dome Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

* unique antique copper finish
* exterior appears black
* interior glows in gold
* dome shape light pendant
* canopy included

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Jute Rope Dome Pendant
Jute Rope Dome Pendant

Jute Rope Dome Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

• Wrapped in brown jute rope • Rewired with black twisted rayon • Brass canopy • 20th century • Spain Dimensions • 16.5" diameter x 10"H • Includes 11' of cord.

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Harvey Guzzini Dome Pendant
1970s Harvey Guzzini Dome Pendant

1970s Harvey Guzzini Dome Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian white and orange plexi dome pendant. Newly rewired.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Copper Dome Pendant by Laurel
Copper Dome Pendant by Laurel

Copper Dome Pendant by Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Copper-plated dome pendant by Laurel Lamp Co. White enameled interior. Rewired with long cloth-covered cord that can be shortened to desired length.

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Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Lightolier Dome Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Lightolier Dome Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Lightolier Dome Pendant Lamp, 1960s

By Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is one awesome Lightolier dome pendant lamp 1960s. Signed with Lightolier sticker in canopy. This pendant is lamp is made of metal and it features staggered concentric circles a...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960's Steel Dome Pendant
1960's Steel Dome Pendant

1960's Steel Dome Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Canary yellow domed pendant light with white interior. Rewired with new white rubber cord and socket, comes with yellow canopy.

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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Peill+Putzler Dome Pendant Light
Peill+Putzler Dome Pendant Light

Peill+Putzler Dome Pendant Light

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Peill+Putzler glass ceiling lamp with pearl shaped glass on bottom edges. Pendant has subtle textured lines on glass and polished nickel hardware.

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Green and Aluminum Dome Pendant Lamp
Green and Aluminum Dome Pendant Lamp

Green and Aluminum Dome Pendant Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Green and Aluminum Dome Pendant Lamp. Features cascading aluminum rings.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Spanish Jute Rope Dome Pendant Light
Spanish Jute Rope Dome Pendant Light

Spanish Jute Rope Dome Pendant Light

Located in Chicago, IL

• Wrapped in natural jute rope • Rewired with black twisted rayon • Brass canopy • 20th century • Spain Dimensions: •15" diameter x 11.5" height •includes 11' of cord.

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20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Jute, Rope

Dome Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Dome Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson

Dome Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson

Located in Barcelona, ES

Dome pendant lamp designed in 1960's by Hans Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden. Brushed aluminium finished and lacquered interior.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Dome Pendant, circa 1910
Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Dome Pendant, circa 1910

Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Dome Pendant, circa 1910

Located in Portland, OR

Fit for king's castle or a cozy bungalow, this one-of-a-kind antique pendant demonstrates the care and craft that informed Arts & Crafts design and workmanship. All of its original d...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Enormous Industrial Pendant with Dome Shade, circa 1960s
Enormous Industrial Pendant with Dome Shade, circa 1960s

Enormous Industrial Pendant with Dome Shade, circa 1960s

Located in Portland, OR

Although the Industrial style spans a broad era – ranging from before the turn of the century through the 1940s—the moniker typically refers more to function than to period. As utili...

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Dome Pendant Brass by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
Dome Pendant Brass by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd

Dome Pendant Brass by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd

By AB Markaryd

Located in Basel, CH

Dome pendant in brushed aluminum with a brass surface by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden, 1960s!

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage White Enameled Metal Dome Pendant Light, circa 1965
Vintage White Enameled Metal Dome Pendant Light, circa 1965

Vintage White Enameled Metal Dome Pendant Light, circa 1965

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Vintage white enameled metal dome pendant Light, circa 1965. White enamel is in very good condition with only slight wear. Small indentation on one edge, barely visible as shown. Re-...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Vintage Glass Dome Pendant on a Copper Cylinder
Beautiful Vintage Glass Dome Pendant on a Copper Cylinder

Beautiful Vintage Glass Dome Pendant on a Copper Cylinder

Located in Stockholm, SE

Unique glassdome lamp hanging on a copper cylinder. The glassdome has enclosed air bubbles and gives a nice shine. Also beautiful as a pair. This is one pcs. 31 cm from cylinder. Adj...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Japanned Copper Pendant with Straw Opalescent Dome Shade, circa 1900
Japanned Copper Pendant with Straw Opalescent Dome Shade, circa 1900

Japanned Copper Pendant with Straw Opalescent Dome Shade, circa 1900

Located in Portland, OR

With feet in both the 19th and 20th centuries, the Victorian era saw a huge transformation of lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered ...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Hanging Pendant with Three-Glass Domes of Different Sizes, Norwegian, 1960s
Hanging Pendant with Three-Glass Domes of Different Sizes, Norwegian, 1960s

Hanging Pendant with Three-Glass Domes of Different Sizes, Norwegian, 1960s

By Høvik Lys

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very special three domed pendant lamp from Høvik, Norway with lightly smoked glass domes in three different sizes. The smallest dome is on the top and the largest dome on bottom. The...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Moroccan Brass Dome Pendant Light Fixture with Pierced Geometrical Motifs
Large Moroccan Brass Dome Pendant Light Fixture with Pierced Geometrical Motifs

Large Moroccan Brass Dome Pendant Light Fixture with Pierced Geometrical Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Moorish style brass dome pendant light fixture from Morocco with pierced geometrical patterns, 20th century. Born in North Africa during the early years of the 20th century, ...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Pendant Dome Chandelier by Noti Massari for Leucos
Mid Century Italian Pendant Dome Chandelier by Noti Massari for Leucos

Mid Century Italian Pendant Dome Chandelier by Noti Massari for Leucos

By Leucos Design Lab, Noti Massari

Located in North Hollywood, CA

RETIREMENT SALE!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO - CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS. A stunning lamp created in the mille fiori style of fused colored panels and a solid colored dome. The single...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Iron Dome Chandelier
Iron Dome Chandelier

Iron Dome Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL3903 Circa 1910 An antique blackened iron inverted dome chandelier with a frosted hand blown glass lens held in a greek key patterned frame. Due to the antique nature of this ...

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Vintage 1910s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Dome of Reeds
Dome of Reeds

Dome of Reeds

Sold|$500

Dome of Reeds

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dome has been wired and restored by Michelle Homme. Has 20' chocolate brown rayon cord with plug to be hung with new chain from ceiling hook, or fixture may be hardwired.

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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Barbini Large Murano Glass Pendant Dome Chandelier in Mauve, Italy, c. 1980
Barbini Large Murano Glass Pendant Dome Chandelier in Mauve, Italy, c. 1980

Barbini Large Murano Glass Pendant Dome Chandelier in Mauve, Italy, c. 1980

By Barbini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Barbini sandblasted Murano glass pendant light with large dome design. 1980's Post-modern design with smooth interior and frosted exterior, creating a textured like pattern. In varia...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Open Domes Fixture
Open Domes Fixture

Open Domes Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Fully rewired by us.

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Dome Chandelier
Italian Dome Chandelier

Italian Dome Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Total Drop: 38’’

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Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Artemide Hanging Dome
Artemide Hanging Dome

Artemide Hanging Dome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finish: Copper, beautiful uneven homogenous aged finish Drop (adjustable) 43"

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Smoke Colored Glass Dome Pendant Mod 7714 by Jonas Hidle, Høvik, Norway 1970s
Smoke Colored Glass Dome Pendant Mod 7714 by Jonas Hidle, Høvik, Norway 1970s

Smoke Colored Glass Dome Pendant Mod 7714 by Jonas Hidle, Høvik, Norway 1970s

By Høvik Verk, Jonas Hidle

Located in Stockholm, SE

Decorative and clean glass dome ceiling -or window pendants model 7714, by Jonas Hidle, Høvik Lys,- Norway, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Reed Dome Light
Vintage Reed Dome Light

Vintage Reed Dome Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage French oversized Reed dome pendant light with brass fittings.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Handmade Clay Dome Pendant Light One of a kind- matching pair available
Handmade Clay Dome Pendant Light One of a kind- matching pair available

Handmade Clay Dome Pendant Light One of a kind- matching pair available

By April Johnston

Located in Van Nuys, CA

12" across x 7 " deep ADD two to cart if you want the pair. Custom hand made pendant lights. we have two matching with plug in grounded cord. cord is 15' Long. covered in clothnice ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

An inverted dome chandelier
An inverted dome chandelier

An inverted dome chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL3576
An opaline glass inverted dome chandelier with original dark aged brass hardware.

Current height: 35"
Minimum height: 21"
Diameter: 18" <...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Alabaster Dome Chandelier, 1950s
Alabaster Dome Chandelier, 1950s

Alabaster Dome Chandelier, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

AHL3862. A vintage inverted dome chandelier carved from veined burnt umber alabaster in a honed finish. The widest point is accented by a slim double bullnose. The dome is suspend...

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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Stuben glass dome chandelier
Stuben glass dome chandelier

Stuben glass dome chandelier

Located in New York, NY

HL2415
An inverted dome chandelier having an acid etched Stuben glass lens set in a dark brass finished cast metal ring.

Minimum height: 30-1/2"
Diameter...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Leaded glass dome chandelier
Leaded glass dome chandelier

Leaded glass dome chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL2092
A leaded glass invereted dome chandelier, predominently white with an amber and red frieze.

Current height: 31"
Minumum height: 13"
Diame...

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Brascolite inverted dome chandelier
Brascolite inverted dome chandelier

Brascolite inverted dome chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL0405.11.G
Cast opaline glass inverted dome chandelier, suspended from three chains, with a hard edged, pyramidal ribs and a Greek frieze around the top edge. The hardware f...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Amber End-of-Day Glass Dome Chandelier with Nickel Pendant Fittings, Circa 1950s
Amber End-of-Day Glass Dome Chandelier with Nickel Pendant Fittings, Circa 1950s

Amber End-of-Day Glass Dome Chandelier with Nickel Pendant Fittings, Circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

AHL3804 A vintage, clear, with amber and white frit, end-of-day glass dome chandelier with a gloss surface on the lens. Suspended with nickel metalwork custom made in the Remains Lig...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Carved Alabaster Dome Chandelier
Carved Alabaster Dome Chandelier

Carved Alabaster Dome Chandelier

Located in Oaks, PA

Carved alabaster dome chandelier, of stylized acanthus form, with silver-plated mounts

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Silver Plate

Italian Brass Dome Chandelier
Italian Brass Dome Chandelier

Italian Brass Dome Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass 6 arm Chandelier with Glass Domes for Up Light and open Down Light.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

American Glass Dome Chandelier
American Glass Dome Chandelier

American Glass Dome Chandelier

Located in Fairfax, VA

BEAUTIFUL THICK MOLDED AMERICAN CHANDELIER WITH BRONZE CHAIN AND SIX PORCELAIN SOCKET MAX 100 WATTS EACH.

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

A holophane inverted dome chandelier
A holophane inverted dome chandelier

A holophane inverted dome chandelier

Located in New York, NY

HL3319
An inverted dome chandelier made of a holophane glass bowl and dark brass hardware, custom made by the Remains Lighting Workshops.

Current height: 34 1/2...

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

A holophane inverted dome chandelier
A holophane inverted dome chandelier

A holophane inverted dome chandelier

Located in New York, NY

HL3366
A shallow inverted dome chandelier made of a holophane glass and darkened brass metalwork made by the Remains Lighting Workshop.

Current height: 30"

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Curved Leaded Glass Dome Chandelier
Curved Leaded Glass Dome Chandelier

Curved Leaded Glass Dome Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL3854 An antique curved leaded glass dome chandelier on darkened brass fittings. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some nicks or imperfections in the glass...

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Massive Marble Inverted Dome Chandelier
Massive Marble Inverted Dome Chandelier

Massive Marble Inverted Dome Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL3684 A massive marble inverted dome sixteen-light chandelier having four foliate-detailed cast bands from which the arms spring, supporting cast bobeches and cups. In its origina...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An inverted alabaster dome chandelier
An inverted alabaster dome chandelier

An inverted alabaster dome chandelier

Located in New York, NY

HL3384
An inverted dome chandelier of gray-veined alabaster with darkened brass hardware. The metalwork for this fixture was made in the Remains Lighting Workshops. Due to the...

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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

A Gilded Inverted Dome Chandelier
A Gilded Inverted Dome Chandelier

A Gilded Inverted Dome Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL3772 An antique inverted dome chandelier having a lens of cased glass etched with a pattern of urns, swags, and bellflowers held in gilded laurel banding from a tasseled stem. ...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

A cast glass inverted dome
A cast glass inverted dome

A cast glass inverted dome

Located in New York, NY

AHL3404 A fluted and urn decorated cast opaline glass inverted dome with darkened brass foliate mounts and canopy. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be nicks or i...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

A Leaded Inverted Dome Chandelier
A Leaded Inverted Dome Chandelier

A Leaded Inverted Dome Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL3771 An antique inverted dome chandelier with leaded opalescent glass accented by cameos. The lens is bordered in laurel banding; the metalwork in its original darkened finish....

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Inverted Dome Chandelier

Mid-Century Inverted Dome Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century inverted dome chandelier, burnt umber alabaster in honed finish, dome suspended by four chains, alabaster canopy.

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

glass dome with 3 outlets
glass dome with 3 outlets

glass dome with 3 outlets

Located in Jersey City, NJ

handblown dome in clear glass.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Beautiful French Glass Dome Chandelier
Beautiful French Glass Dome Chandelier

Beautiful French Glass Dome Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful French 30's 40's frosted glass dome chandelier, elegant floral motif, soft blue hue.

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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Dome Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of dome pendant lighting for your home. An item from our selection of dome pendant lighting — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 422 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of dome pendant lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 52 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of dome pendant lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of dome pendant lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made piece of dome pendant lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florian Schulz, Holophane and X-Ray Lamp Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dome Pendant Lighting?

Prices for a piece of dome pendant lighting start at $10 and top out at $31,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

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 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.

Questions About Dome Pendant Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dome lights are interior cabin lights attached to the ceilings of vehicles. Dome lights get their name from the dome shaped cover of the lights. These lights are considered safety features in cars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.