Vintage Milk Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English milk glass light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements: Drop
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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
English Milk Glass Light
Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade
Located in London, GB
Early-20th century English milk glass small light shade A wondefully small sized example of an
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Etched Milk Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English etched milk glass light fixture with neoclassic decoration and nickel-plated
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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Vintage English Petite Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
$1,077
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Vintage English Petite Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
19th century, manufacture was predominantly French, although it was inspired by Venetian Milk Glass
Category
Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
$1,237
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
, although it was inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The popularity of
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Morco
$2,079
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
classic bulbous design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze gallery which rotates
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set Run Vintage Antique English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
$1,939 / item
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Set Run Vintage Antique English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
, manufacture was predominantly French, although it was inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
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English Milk Glass Shade Hanging Light, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Brass fittings and moulded milk glass. Supplied with a 45cm (17.75") rod and canopy. Currently
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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Late 19th Century English Ribbed Milk Glass Dish Light with Scalloped Edge
Unavailable
H 7.09 in Dm 11.42 in
Late 19th Century English Ribbed Milk Glass Dish Light with Scalloped Edge
Located in London, GB
With ormolu ornate gallery decorated with cast acanthus leaves. England circa 1880 Currently electrified for the UK. We are members of LAPADA and CINOA.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Milk Glass Lights. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's English milk glass light fixtures. Sold Individually. Measurements: Diameter
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Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of English Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's English milk glass light fixtures with bronze chains five interior
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Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Milk Glass & Copper Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Milk Glass & Copper Light An Early 20th Century English milk glass
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass Light Shade
Located in London, GB
English copper and milk glass light shade. This item would have originally been placed externally as a
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Large Jefferson Milk Glass English Shade
Located in London, GB
Large Jefferson Milk Glass English Shade A larger that usual example of an early 20th century milk
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Matched pair of copper gallery milk glass English school light shades
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of copper gallery milk glass English school light shades A matched pair of early 20th
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Antique Vintage Oval English Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
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H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Vintage Oval English Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- An oval lid opaline glass pendant light with original hooped gallery, circa 1930. - Incredible
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
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H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The popularity of Opaline glass began during the
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Large Pair, Vintage Opaline Hanging Lamps, Milk Glass, Ceiling Light, Industrial
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H 44.89 in W 15.75 in L 44.89 in
Large Pair, Vintage Opaline Hanging Lamps, Milk Glass, Ceiling Light, Industrial
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of vintage opaline hanging lamps. An English, milk glass ceiling light of
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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Original Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
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H 15.36 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Original Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A beautiful church opaline pendant light with gallery, English circa 1930. - Wear commensurate
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Huge English Oversized Milk Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
Huge English Oversized Milk Glass Pendant A huge example of an early 20th Century milk glass
Category
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of English Milk Glass Pendant Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's English molded milk glass pendant light fixtures with three interior lights
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Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Mid 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass British Rail Network Light
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H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass British Rail Network Light
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass British Rail Network Light This piece of original
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
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Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light
Located in London, GB
Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light A rare example of an
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Vintage 1940s British Early Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Milk Glass
Art Deco Modernist Pair of Chrome & Glass Wall Light Sconces, English, c1930
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H 13 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Modernist Pair of Chrome & Glass Wall Light Sconces, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Belgium that was being refitted. Such a rare find to get a pair in such glorious condition. Both milk
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
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Located in Sale, GB
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Located in New York, NY
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$2,105
H 21 in Dm 12 in
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Located in Lisse, NL
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$8,500
H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
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By Josef Hoffmann, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
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H 27.56 in Dm 14.97 in
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$4,500 / item
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English Milk Glass Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic English milk glass light available at 1stDibs. Each English milk glass light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, opaline glass and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English milk glass light, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each English milk glass light bearing Georgian, Victorian or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one English milk glass light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Belleek Pottery Ltd. and Caughley Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an English Milk Glass Light?
Prices for an English milk glass light start at $285 and top out at $8,800 with the average selling for $1,131.
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.
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