Unavailable|$763
Murano Glass & Brass Dome Light, Brass, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso, Schröder Leuchten
Located in Bremen, DE
Large midcentury Murano glass flush mount light in the manner of Barovier Toso, ribbed glass with small inclusions, polished brass base. Wiring: The lamps have been tested with US A...
Brass
Unavailable|$5,800
Beaded and cut crystal Dome Shaped Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This is currently not a flush mount but would lend itself perfectly with the removal of the center glass rod.
Unavailable|$1,224
Large Dome Lights with Stained Glass, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Substantial dome lights with colourful stained glass shades. Suitable for a big room, or commercial use. They measure 21" widest (shades are 19¾" wide at top) x 30" high including ce...
Glass
Unavailable|$340 / item
1950s Benjamin Crysteel Grey Enamel Shade with Explosion Proof Glass Dome
Located in London, GB
1950s Benjamin Crysteel 14' grey enamel shade, ceramic cream gallery, iron top and explosion proof glass dome with ceramic lamp holder. All pendants have been restored, polished a...
Unavailable|$7,639
Paavo Tynell Art Deco Chandelier, Model 1376 Whit Pink Opal Domes
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Janakkala, FI
Paavo Tynell beatiful Art Deco chandelier Made by Taito Oy in Finland 1930s It has walnut & hand blown pink color glass Pink color is extremely rare Model 1376 and the lamp is ma...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Feldman Chrome Dome Pendant Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a simplistic, chrome dome pendant light fixture or chandelier, by Feldman, circa 1960s. In good vintage condition. The dimensions are 16" diameter x 34" hei...
Chrome
Sold|$3,400
Botanical Dome Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant late 1940s botanical dome pendant from Italy, Naturally aged, partially restored 8 light fixtures. Wired with 8-E26 medium based sockets for use in the US. Light bulbs inc...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$4,200
Italian Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large Italian brass dome ceiling fixture with three circular frosted glass details filtering the light in multiple directions. Simple and stylish design.
Brass
Set of 3 Murano Italy Glass Dome Top Pendant Lights by Lighting Company I3
By ITRE
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely simple yet elegant set of three dome top canister style hand blown glass pendant lights from Italian lighting company I3 and made in Murano, Italy, circa 1980.
Murano Glass
Sold|$3,200
Italian Dome Pendant
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Italian pendant. The caste brass fixture, possibly a Guglielmo Ulrich, has an exquisite finish, off-white and white painted aluminum shade and sharp forms. Drop: 33".
Sold|$2,800
Austrian Frosted Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple Austrian glass dome pendant with a stripe of frosted detail in the middle of the dome, brass stem that comes through the dome. Original twisted silk cord and canopy.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Italian Brass Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simplistically designed brass dome pendant with brass reflector. Newly rewired. Great design.
Brass
Sold|$2,400
German Brass Dome Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing brass dome pendant from Germany with diffuser. Rewired for use in the US. OAD: 60.5"
Brass
Sold|$375 / item
Industrial Fluted Dome Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an interesting and very unique looking lamp. The fixture itself has a hinged copper body with locking hardware. The glass is a nice frosted and ribbed glass dome. Our design ...
Sold|$650
Huge Holophane Dome Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 21 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beautifu...
Sold|$600
Huge Holophane Dome Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 21 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beautifu...
Sold|$350 / item
Bell Dome Holophane Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice Holophane pendants with a unique softly curves profile. This shape gives it more of a residential feel than the standard prismatic glass. This type of glass gives off ...
Sold|$850
Modern Pair of Dome Pendants
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful pair of dome aluminum pendant lamps with circular grills on top.....
Aluminum
Sold|$2,800
Italian Cocoon Dome Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible cocoon pendant light in the style of Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni from Italy, 1960's. Unique dome shade in a creamy parchment resin. Original dome resin shows nice a...
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Modern Glass Dome Pendant Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern dome glass pendant chandelier with white glass fading into clear glass and a decorative ripple effect of the glass near the light source. The piece has a faded label on the to...
Metal
Sold|$580
Space Age Dome Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original Space Age dome pendant light featuring spun aluminum construction with outer chrome finish and inner ivory white finish. Distinctive are t...
Aluminum
Sold|$895
Vintage Italian Dome Fern Pendant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare Italian, Mid-Century Modern pendant crafted from amber tinted epoxy resin with fern leaves enveloped within. The half dome is encircled by a brass rim that compliments the sim...
Brass
Sold|$475
Machine Age Frosted Dome Pendant
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a large collection of early frosted dome shades. This inspired us to design a new lamp around them. The look is a bit Industrial, machine age with a hint Wilhelm Wagenfeld B...
Sold|$475 / item
Collection Articulated Stepped Dome Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is nice about these offset industrial shades is the ability to set them on any angle. The green over white finish is very nice with a little bit of patina showing. The shade has...
Sold|$425
Tomato Red Onion Dome Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD JAN 10 Fab 50's Tomato Red Onion Dome Hanging light from Denmark with a frosted glass difusser and a pull chain to switch on 1-3 lights inside. Fun, eye catching and very charm...
Sold|$425
Dome and Bell Holophane Pendants
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are very pleasing homophone fixtures. The shape and the quality of light make this a standout. They are very well made explosion proof lamps. The glass is heavy with a deep pri...
Sold|$375 / item
Dome over Square Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an impressive Holophane that measures 15 inches at its widest point. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and desig...
Glass
Unique Square Dome Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. They are impressive and have a dramatic lo...
Sold|$425
Dome and Bell Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are very pleasing homophone fixtures. The shape and the quality of light make this a standout. They are well made explosion proof lamps. The glass is heavy with a deep prismati...
Sold|$5,500
Florian Schulz Dome Counter Balance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic vintage nickel dome counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Nickel dome canopy and ball counter-weight and dome. Excellent vintage condition. Overall height is adjustable.
Nickel
Sold|$2,800
Large Italian Rattan Dome Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage rattan dome pendant light from Italy, 1960's. Original rattan dome with brass detailing, new brown cloth cord and original rattan dome canopy. Dome measures 17.5" D x 10.25" ...
Brass
Sold|$1,490 / item
Hand Formed Ceramic Dome Pendant Light
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian craft ceramic dome pendant.
Ceramic
Sold|$6,800
Massive Dome Pendant, Italy circa 2006
By Fontana Arte, Charles Williams
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 2006 A very large polyethylene dome pendant by Charles Williams for Fontana Arte. Measurement is for dome only. Includes an adjustable drop from 140" to 31". Includes chrome c...
Chrome
Sold|$1,600
Harvey Guzzini Opaque Acrylic Dome Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Spun acrylic dome pendant with chrome fitting, black cord and white ceiling cap by Harvey Guzzini.
Sold|$850
Gilt bronze pendant with beaded dome
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze pendant with beaded dome, France, circa 1930 4-light. Dimensions: Height 6", diameter 12" CW4612.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$1,200
Chrome dome shaped pendant ceiling fixture
Located in New York, NY
Chrome dome shaped pendant ceiling fixture with white enameled interior. View our complete collection at www.johnsalibello.com
Chrome
Sold|$2,900 / set
Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of pendant lights reminiscent of designs by Gabrielle Crespi. These pendants feature dramatic bamboo dome shades and hang from gold metal chains with new brass canopies, mixin...
Brass
Sold|$3,040
Modern Ice Block Dome Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
A modern pendant light, featuring a dome shade crafted of acrylic, cast and applied at appear as blocks and shards of ice. Very good original condition, wear consistent with age and ...
Acrylic
Sold|$6,500
1930's Italian Counterweight Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful counterbalance pendant with 3 creamy white dome shades and solid brass counterweight enabling the light to maneuver up and down. Industrial brass wheel hardware with ornate...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,075 / item
1960s French Wicker Dome Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage wicker dome light from France, 1960's. Beautiful woven dome wicker shades with newly added brown silk tassel detail. Newly re-wired and new brass canopy. Measures 14.25...
Brass
Sold|$4,600 / set
Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of mid-century bamboo pendant lights, reminiscent of designs by Gabrielle Crespi. These pendants feature a black woven cord and new brass canopies, mixing both organic and con...
Brass
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Dome Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage half-moon shaped brass pendant with chrome accents. This fixture takes three candelabra bulbs. Adjustable Height: 27" - 30" x 20" D.
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$2,800
Magical Frosted Dome Pendant by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
A pendant light by Mazzega, Italy. The glass is an magical opalescent shade with visual fluidity. A wonderful light for an entry hall or small dining area.
Chrome, Steel
Large Dome and Bell Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are very pleasing homophone fixtures. The shape and the quality of light make this a standout. They are well made explosion proof lamps. The glass is heavy with a deep prismati...
Sold|$8,500
Bamboo and Brass Dome Form Pendant Fixture
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and brass dome form pendant fixture by Gabriella Crespi from the 'Rising Sun' collection. Signed.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Diffused Dome Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, pendant light features a painted aluminum dome shade with chrome trim and stem with diffused milk glass interior. The pendant takes 2 bulbs up to 100 watts each. ...
Aluminum
Florian Schulz Attributed Double Dome Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage double brass dome counterbalance pendant attributed to Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended, each with their own brass ball counter balance pulley system. One center ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dome Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern pendant light features a wide dome shade with chrome exterior and newly painted white interior with white canopy. The lamp is wired to accept up to a 200 watt bulb...
Chrome
Italian Glass Dome Chandelier Pendant Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Italian Chandelier Pendant light attributed to Fontana Arte & Pietro Chiesa. Spectacular Pendant style chandelier having both upward and downward light. Sockets have been updated (th...
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$523 / item
Antique Benjamin Grey Dome Industrial Pendant Light
By Benjamin
Located in Stockbridge, GB
The light shade is a 2 part spun vitreous glass grey enamel dome shaped pendant and has retained its original type X steel gallery embossed with manufacturers name, the gallery has b...
Enamel, Steel
Antique Benjamin White Dome Industrial Pendant Light
By Benjamin
Located in Stockbridge, GB
White dome Benjamin industrial pendant light. Salvaged from an old factory these original lights are finished in white viterous enamel. All the lights retain their original steel ...
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Blush Pink Dome Glass Pendant Fixture
By Murano 5
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging glass pendant, circa 1960s. This Classic light fixture gives a soft glow with an architectural element. Includes a two-toned blush pink shade with white in...
Metal
Huge Holophane Dome Pendants - 21 Inch Diameter
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 21 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beautifu...
Large Brass Dome Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Large brass dome pendant light by Florian Schulz.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Dome Pendant Light
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Italian glass pendant lamp. This light has a heavy, ribbed and textured dome shade with an uneven edge.
Glass
Very Fine Bronze Pendant, Hand Cut Crystal Dome
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze pendant, handcut crystal dome. France, circa 1920. 3 Lights Dimensions: Height 25", diameter 15" CW4655.
Crystal, Bronze
Rupert Nikoll Mid-Century Modern Gold Dome Pendant
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Astoria, NY
Rupert Nikoll Mid-Century Modern Pendant Ceiling Chandelier With Gilt Plaster Dome and Crystal Faceted Sphere Ornaments, circa 1960. Dealer: S138XX
Crystal
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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