Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass and Brass Details, circa 1900 An extraordinary and rare pair of antique Venetian bell jar lanterns, masterfully craf...
Brass
$3,550 / item
Three Smoke Bell Light Pendants, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique group of three smoke bell light fixtures or lanterns all three crafted in hand blown glass in classic form and having brass hardware. The two on the ends are signed Val St. L...
Brass
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond pattern with leaf fern details and bronze housing and decorative chain in the neoclass...
Bronze
Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixture hand blown in classic form with cut designs and hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designed....
Brass
Antique Pair of Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of colonial style continental smoke bell glass fixtures, hand blown in classic form with cut designs and hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally desig...
Glass
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Brass Greek Key Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass With Greek Key Trim Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Brass
Etched Bell Jar Pendant
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Etched Glass Bell Jar Trimmed in Brass. Etching with Floral Theme. Center Arm to accommdate Three Lites
Brass
Etched Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Etched glass bell jar hurricane pendant light, lantern or lamp, with etched grapes and embossed brass details.
Lovely Vintage English Green Etched Glass Bell Jar Fixture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely green etched glass light pendant having a bell jar shape.
Glass
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars Classic style English Bell Jar Lantern. Hand blown glass and embossed patinated brass band with a brass finial completes a wonderful hall ...
Brass
Bell Jar / Hundi With Etched Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass Bell Jar with etched floral and leaf motif. Antiqued Brass fixture .
Brass
A French 19th Century Etched Glass Bell Lantern Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820 A rare early nineteenth century hall lantern, retaining its original engraved glass base, with foliate engraving repeated on the glass cowl, the metalwork with gi...
Glass
19th Century Georgian Style Bell Jar with Etched Grapes
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Georgian style, bell jar pendant lantern is hand blown and etched with a lovely, grape and leaf pattern.
Brass
Hand Blown Etched Bell Jar Hall Lantern, Late 19th Century English
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic and elegant late 19th century English bell jar hall lantern with etched grape vines. Hand blown glass with period smoke bell lid, embossed brass band and brass finial candleh...
Brass
Industrial Etched Opaline Bell Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features an acid-etched, opaline glass shade with brass fitter on 40 inches of braided cloth cord. The pendant is newly wired to accept up to a 60 watt mediu...
Brass
Etched Bell Jar Pendant with Brass Detail
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Etched bell jar pendent trimmed with brass. Center arm accommodates 3 lights..
Brass
Vintage Pale Green Etched Glass Smoke Bells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of Pale Green Etched Glass Smoke Bell Jars electrified. 22" tall 12" width in excellent condition. All new sockets and wires matching chain and bass ceiling canopies. Re...
Brass
English Clear Bell Jar Pendant Lantern with Etched Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with etched floral decorative details, newly made brass hardware and three candelabra lights. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St locati...
Brass
Wonderful English Etched Paisley Glass Bell Jar Lantern Pendent Brass Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful English style etched paisley glass bell jar lantern pendant with brass trim and chains, interior with 4 candelabra lights.
Brass
1930s Three Light Etched Glass Bell Jar Light with Brass Bands
Located in New York, NY
1930s three light etched glass bell jar light with brass bands. Several available at time of posting. Priced each. This item can be seen at our 5 East 16th St, Union Square location ...
Glass
Sold
H 20 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Pair Cut Glass & Etched Diamond Crystal Bell Jar Lanterns Brass Bronze
Located in Roslyn, NY
Pair of cut and etched crystal bell lanterns with bronze Greek key design. Measures: 10" W x 20" H. Available as a pair or individually.
Bronze
Extra Large , 16" Bell Jar , Etched Circles Top and Bottom , Bell Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large 16" Dia Etched Circles Top and Bottom Clear Glass Bell Jars,in the bronze finish . Complete assemble with Chain, New, kept in Storage, Total of 4 - Bell Jars Available ....
Glass
Sold
H 18.75 in Dm 11.5 in
1940s English Clear Bell Jar Pendant Lantern with Etched Decorative Details
Located in New York, NY
1940s English hand blown glass bell jar lantern. Featuring new brass hardware and three candelabra lights. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton. PA.
Brass
Large Hundi/Bell Jar Fixture with Etched Greek Key Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressively scaled bell jar fixture with elaborately detailed metal work and etched Greek Key design. Large size 16" diameter.
Metal
Lare Hundi/Bell Jar Fixture with Etched Greek Key Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressively scaled bell jar fixture with elaborately detailed metal work and etched Greek Key design. PLEASE NOTE: Parcel Delivery is not an option for this item. White Glove or Fro...
Metal
Bohemian Crystal Bell Jar Lantern or Pendant Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Empire Bohemian crystal and bronze bell jar pendant hanging light or chandelier. Czech Republic, 1920s-1930s This elegant hanging light or pendant has a bell in Classic form and fea...
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco Etched Glass Brass Bell Lantern Cloche Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco etched glass and bronzed brass bell lantern, cloche pendant with beautiful brass pierced frieze suspended by three chains connecting to a brass canopy, France, 19...
Brass
S&C Bishop and Co Pendant etched glass bell jar lantern
Located in Zemst, BE
Georgian glass bell jar in glass. Ceiling light Mouthblown Handcut and stained figures in the jar Signed S&C Bishop and Co Inside mounted with 3 candle mights. Ready for use: w...
Iron
Large Bell Jar Hanging Lantern Attributed to E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique polished brass and acid etched bell jar hanging lantern. Attributed to E.F. Caldwell. 36" overall height.
Brass
Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
Etched bell lantern with brass details, circa 1950. $7500.
Brass
Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980s Regency-style pendant lantern has a cut glass shade with a square design and brass accents along the top and bottom. Inside the shade are four lights with faux candle cove...
Brass
Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An outstanding and well-matched pair of 19th century, larger-sized English bell jar hall lanterns with an etched grape and vine pattern that complements the contours of these hand bl...
Brass
Vintage Etched Glass Bell Jar with Antique Brass Finish
Located in Canton, MA
Clear glass bell jar with etched laurel design and antique brass finish. Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity, productio...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Mid 20th Century Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
Hollywood Regency mid 20th century bell jar lantern. This high style Bell Lantern has a brass smoke bells with 3 brass chains descending to the Greek Key Band. The chains are hooked ...
Brass
Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A stately, large pair of 19th century English handblown glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1870, with an etched diamond pattern that complements the full form of these hall lanterns beau...
Brass
$55,654
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
Set of Italian Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940's Italian etched glass bell jar lanterns with foliage motif. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Present drop: 29" (adjustable)
Blown Glass
$5,036
H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Art Deco Chandelier, Simon Gate or Edward Hald, Swedish Grace, Orrefors 1920-30s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco brass and amber coloured glass shade with cut decorations representing Swedish grace from the 1920s-1930s. Manufactured by Orrefors. The original amber coloured ...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Frosted Cut Glass Ceiling Lamps Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Brass and frosted cut glass. Diameter base 140 mm / 5.51” Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...
Brass
$2,739 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$2,919Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$3,130 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
$3,497 / set
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
A Pair of 21st Century Barovier Style Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 21st-century gold and clear Murano glass wall sconces showcase a refined Art Deco aesthetic inspired by the Barovier style. The handblown glass shades have a delicate ribbe...
Brass
$4,869
H 6.3 in Dm 20.08 in
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Frosted Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Crown Sunburst Large Flush Mount (20 in ), Gilt Iron. Spain, 1950s. This sunburst flushmount or pendant has leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass diffuser and a...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$1,865 / set
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
A Pair of Late 18th Century Delft Ceramic Table Lamps - De Klaauw Pottery
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A charming pair of late 18th century blue and white ceramic Delft vases, recently mounted as lamps. The vases are beautifully decorated with floral ornaments in the typical Delft st...
Delft
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
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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