Late Edwardian Silver Plated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A large and beautifully made late Edwardian silver plated brass ceiling light suspended from four
Brass
$4,364
H 40.95 in Dm 16.54 in
Antique Edwardian Faraday & Son Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900
By Faraday & Son
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant English alabaster plafonnier pendant light made by Faraday & Son. c.1900
Alabaster, Brass
$2,148 / set
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Pair Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful pair of Edwardian satin opaline ceiling pendants with floral decoration, England
Copper
$1,542
H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful satin glass church opaline ceiling pendant, circa 1910. - Incredible detail across
Copper
$3,933
H 45.67 in Dm 17.72 in
Antique Marbled Fluted Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An imposing early 20th century alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1920 Carved from off‑white
Alabaster, Brass
$3,940
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Vibrantly coloured
Alabaster, Brass
$3,138
H 20.87 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster
Alabaster, Brass
Cut-Glass Edwardian Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A cut-glass ceiling light with a silvered frame. Internally lit and ready wired for electricity
Cut Glass
Brass Three-Arm Ceiling Light with Lemon Vaseline Glass Shades
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Brass three-arm ceiling light with lemon Vaseline glass shades scroll arms leading to gadrooned
Brass
Pair of Edwardian Antique Holophane Ceiling Light Fittings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Edwardian Antique Holophane Ceiling Light Fittings This fabulous pair of antique
Reeded Glass
Sold
H 34.26 in Dm 17.33 in
Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant carved alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 White alabaster with a
Alabaster, Brass
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H 42.13 in Dm 20.67 in
RARE Antique Edwardian Hand Crafted Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A large and incredibly rare mosaic alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 About as good as
Alabaster, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Antique Vintage Edwardian Brass Cut Prismatic Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- An elegant cut glass ceiling pendant with original decorative brass gallery, English circa 1910
Brass
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H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Antique Edwardian Vintage School House Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A large original school house satin opaline ceiling pendant, England circa 1910. - Heavy quality
Copper
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H 18.9 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Edwardian Church Chapel Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A large bulbous satin glass opaline ceiling pendant, circa 1910. - The pendant was originally
Copper
Sold
H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair Antique Edwardian Vintage Ornate Brass Cut Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
ceiling roses, English circa 1910. - The cut glass shades are identical across each of the designs
Brass
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H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 5.12 in
Edwardian Faraday & Son Rise and Fall Prismatic Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1910
By Faraday & Son
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed rise and fall ceiling light with prismatic glass shades. c.1910 Of
Brass, Silver Plate
Working Screen Used Ceiling Light Prop From 1997 Titanic
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Screen Used Ceiling Light Prop From 1997 Titanic made of plastic and metal with original auction
Brass
Antique Marbled Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 White alabaster with a beautiful
Alabaster, Copper
Antique Tortoise Shell Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 Simply formed alabaster bowl with
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 Crafted from fine white
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light, circa 1910. Made from softly toned off-white
Alabaster, Brass
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H 25.99 in Dm 13.98 in
Antique Hand Crafted Leaded Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Beautiful individual marbled
Alabaster, Brass
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H 23 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Antique Vintage English Edwardian Stained Amber Glass Ceiling Light Lantern
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Traditional Style-Stained Glass English Single Bulb Ceiling Lantern of square outline and
Ormolu
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H 28.75 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Large Antique Vintage Edwardian Frosted Cut Glass Brass Ceiling Light Pendant
Located in Sale, GB
circa 1910. - An aged finish across the body of the light, chain and ceiling rose with a most unusual
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Vintage Edwardian Acorn Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful Edwardian acorn opaline ceiling pendant, England circa 1910. - Heavy quality glass
Opaline Glass
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H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 6.3 in
Brass Edwardian Rise and Fall Prismatic Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1910
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed rise and fall ceiling light with prismatic glass shades. c.1910 Nicely
Brass
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
mounts, chain and decorative ceiling plate. The alabaster shows some light surface marks and signs of its
Alabaster, Brass
Working Screen Used Ceiling Light Prop from 1997 Titanic
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Screen used Ceiling light Prop From 1997 Titanic made of plastic and metal with original auction
Brass
Working Screen Used Ceiling Light Prop From 1997 Titanic
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Screen Used Ceiling Light Prop From 1997 Titanic made of plastic and metal with original auction
Brass
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H 10 in W 15 in D 15 in
First Class Reception Ceiling Light Prop from First Class Reception Titanic 1997
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original screen-used ceiling light prop from the 1997 Titanic Film directed by James Cameron. The
Steel
Sold
H 40.95 in W 38.19 in D 11.82 in
ANTIQUE ViRGINIA BEACH BRASS SNOOKER POOL TABLE OR KITCHEN ISLAND CEILING LIGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very good looking well made a decorative light, ideally suited to sit above a pool or snooker table but
Brass
Edwardian Art Nouveau Brass Four Branch Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Edwardian Art Nouveau brass four branch ceiling light, circa 1900. Complimented by replacement
Brass
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H 32.29 in Dm 28.35 in L 32.29 in
Edwardian Arts & Crafts Brass Five Branch Electrolier Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Edwardian Arts & Crafts brass five branch electrolier ceiling light in the style of Birmingham
Brass
Edwardian Arts & Crafts Brass Five Branch Electrolier Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Edwardian Arts & Crafts brass five branch electrolier ceiling light in the style of Birmingham
Brass
Reclaimed Original Opaline Glass Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Beautiful original opaline glass pendant ceiling light with brass fittings. Measures: 76cm drop
Brass
Early 20th Century 3 branch copper ceiling light.
Located in Manchester, GB
Great, simple but elegant early 20th Century 3 branch ceiling light in its original anodised copper
Copper
Early 20th Century Brass Five-Branch Electric Ceiling Light
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Early 20th century brass five-branch electric ceiling light fitting. Measures: 22" diameter x
Brass
Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Edwardian Alabaster ceiling light. Height: 44 cm Width: 35 cm
Early 20th Century Edwardian Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Large early 20th century Edwardian hanging ceiling light with satin glass bowl in a brass ring
Brass
Reclaimed Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Reclaimed Edwardian copper ceiling pendant light. Complete with new glass shade in Vaseline and
Copper
Reclaimed Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Reclaimed Edwardian Art Nouveau three branch copper ceiling light. Measures: 46cm wide x 50cm high
Copper
Very Elegant Edwardian Chrome-Plated Three Branch Ceiling Light
Located in Manchester, GB
Very elegant Edwardian chrome-plated three branch ceiling light. The chrome showing beautiful
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, 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
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Midcentury French Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Set of Two
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These pendant lights were made in France in the 1950s. The lamps have got white opaline pleated glass lampshades and brass holders. They have got French B22 sockets and have been rew...
Brass
$3,290 / set
H 26 in Dm 8 in
Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful, practical size and great condition pair of Venetian, art glass pendants. If you are looking for a rare and stylish pair of Murano fixtures to grace your home then these h...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Single Brass and Ribbed Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single opaline pendant. Early to mid-20th century. Stepped glass, almost acorn shaped. Brass gallery. No chain but we can provide if needed. Dimensions: 43 height x 28 diameter...
Brass
$1,879Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 9.85 in
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. Still maintaining the 3 original brass and porcelain E27 bulb holders in great working ...
Alabaster
$3,226 / set
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens
By Siemens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare pair of large opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendants by Siemens, Germany 1920. - The opaline is of a fabulous bulbous shape with matching decorative galler...
Opaline Glass
$1,535
H 23.63 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
Brass
$1,206
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous large satin opaline ceiling pendant with finial and original gallery, Scotland circa 1920. - Wonderful silky satin finish to the opaline glass which is typical of the ma...
Opaline 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.
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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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