$119 / item
French White Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant. 2 meter black wire Weight 0.40 kg / 0.9 lb Priced
Glass, Opaline Glass
French Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass pendant lights likely designed and produced in France, c
Brass
French Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade van Holophane. Brass bulb holder with glass shade. 2 meter / 80" black cotton
Brass
$167 / item
French White Mat Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French frosted glass pendant lights Brass top with 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton flex More in
Brass
French Holophane Frosted Glass Vintage Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Frosted Holophane glass lampshade. Brass glass holder with metal bulb holder. 2 meter black wire
Brass
French White Opaline Milk Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Measure: Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Brass
1960 Trumpet Opaline Glass French Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice set of cone shaped MCM milk glass shades on copper piping salvaged from a French bistro
Brass
French White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French mat opaline glass industrial pendant 2 meter black cotton flex Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Brass
Antique Mercury Glass French Pendant Lights (12 Available)
Located in London, GB
Antique mercury glass pendants. France, c1930s. Mercury reflective glass gives of an amazing
Glass
Sagano 5 Lights Glass Pendant
By Concept Verre
Located in Nice, FR
5 lights Sagano collection glass columns on a 60 cm round canopy. Inspired by a Japanese bamboo
Steel
$2,770 / item
Quartz 5 Lights Glass Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
5 lights Quartz glass pendant on a 60 cm canopy. These hand molded glasses have an irregular
Steel
Pair French Mid Century Amber Glass Pendant Lights C1970
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of unusual glass pendant lights from mid-century France C1970. Two textured faceted glass
Brass
White French Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Measure: Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Brass
Pair of French Etched Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of etched/opaque glass pendant lights. France, c1960s. No original chain and rose
Brass
Pair of French Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
Very attractive pair of Art Deco design pendant lights in glass and brass, dating to the 1950's
Brass
White French Mat Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass Industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Mat outside, gloss inside
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass pendant light with brass top. Handcrafted glass shades Weight: 0.30 kg
Brass
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights,1950s Elegant pair of finely
Brass
$403 / item
Art Deco Clear Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ribbed clear glass pendant. 2 meter black wire brass top 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual
Brass
1940 French Opaline Glass Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French Opaline glass chandelier with bronze fittings, 6 lights
Bronze
Pair of Neo-Empire Pendant Lights from Glass and Brass, France 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
" (shade only) height is 35" (as pictured) Beautiful pair of neo-Empire pendant lights with a glass tube
Brass
$1,505 / item
Four French Pendant lights by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four pendant lights in enameled metal and opaline. Four pendant lights designed my Mathieu Matégot
Metal
Grey Metal Industrial Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage green house pendant lamp Gray aluminium top with frosted glass weight 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco White Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Reeded opaline glass pendant. 2 meter black wire brass top 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual
Brass
$1,505 / item
Four French Pendant lights by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four French Pendant lights by Mathieu Matégot
Metal
White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mat opaline glass pendant. Brass top. 200 cm / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Brass
White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mat opaline glass pendant. Brass top. 200 cm / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Brass
White Mat Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mat opaline glass pendant. Brass top. 200 cm / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Brass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade brass metal top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
Metal
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade brass metal top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
Metal
Vintage White Semi Mat Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Semi mat opaline glass pendant Metal with brass top. 2 meter black flex Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Metal
$3,620 / set
Set of Three Etched Glass Antique Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A set of three exceptional pendant lights. Patinated metal and opaque swirl glass. France
Metal
$1,259 / set
Pair of Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual 'ice drip' glass pendant lights. France, c1970s. PRICE IS FOR THE PAIR. A
Brass
$1,073 / set
Pair of Glass Art Deco Small Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of deco diminutive pendant lights. France, c1930s. Metal and opaque glass. Price is
Metal
Kasar 3 Lights Glass Pendant in Gradient Copper
By Concept Verre
Located in Nice, FR
Hand blown glass pendant. 3 glasses on 42 cm round steel canopy. The Kasar collection honors the
Steel
$5,113 / set
Pair of Two Tone Antique French Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique pendant lights of remarkable quality. France, circa 1920s. Unique swirly
Metal
Antique French Mercury Pendant Lights 'Up to 4'
Located in London, GB
Antique mercury pendant lights, glass and brass. France, c1920s. PRICED AND SOLD
Glass
Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Metal Scissor Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron scissor pendant, flush mount. Adjustable in length and angle Holophane clear glass shade
Iron
Polished Aluminum and Industrial Era Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Original French gaslights, these polished aluminum with interior holophane glass shades have been
Chrome
Brass and Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lights (5 Available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual brass stem with swirly bubble glass pendant lights. France, c1970s. Patterned glass with
Brass
Brass and Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lights (5 Available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual glass and brass shade pendant lights. France, c1960s. Patterned glass with raised
Brass
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant. White porcelain, opaline glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.06 kg
Porcelain, Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
$12,000 / item
French Bagues Style 12 Lights Chandelier with Glass Body
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A French gilt metal 12 lights chandelier with glass leave and body. In great condition.
Metal
$16,000 / item
French Empire Chandelier with Opaline Glass 16 Lights
By Empire Furniture
Located in New York, NY
1930’s French Empire chandelier with swans, cherubs and lions. Opaline glass inset. 16 lights
Bronze
Pair of Etched Glass Neoclassic Pendant Lights, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s French etched milk glass light fixtures with foliage motif, bronze chains and
Glass
Pair of Etched Glass Neoclassic Pendant Lights. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s French etched milk glass light fixtures with foliage motif, bronze chains and
Glass
1950 French Pendant Lights by Mathieu Mategot for Holophane
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Surrey, BC
France . Left in untouched condition . These lights have a brass extended pipe allowing for a 36” drop
Metal, Brass
French Midcentury Pendant Lights by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
original cream paint. French, circa 1950s. The glass is thick and heavy a testament to the quality
Glass
1930s Triple Lights Glazed French Lantern Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Torquay, GB
1930s glazed French Lantern. Art deco era ceiling suspension ceiling with 3 bulbs. Gorgeous
Brass
Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Porcelain Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear glass. green enamel shade More
Brass, Enamel
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Porcelain Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear glass. Enamel shade 2
Brass, Enamel
Small Mid-Century Opaque Glass and Brass Pendant Lights (4 available)
Located in London, GB
Very small pendant lights. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated brass galleries with opaque glass
Brass
Pair of Clear Glass and Brass Mid-Century Teardrop Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality brass and glass pendant lights. France, c1950s. Tall brass gallery, with
Brass
1950's Original French Tabac Opal Glass Lights - Pair (958.2)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Glass Lights – Pair. Stunning original pendant lamps from a Tabac in France. The opal shades are the
Opaline Glass
Schneider glass chandelier french Art Deco 1920 7 lights sign
By Charles Schneider
Located in La xara, VC
object, Artistic and historical value • It is part of French Art Deco glassmaking, associated with
Bronze
Black Enamel Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by GAL, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black enamel vintage industrial pendant light by GAL, France GAL, Founded in Paris, 1928 by
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by GAL, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black enamel vintage industrial pendant light by GAL, France GAL, Founded in Paris, 1928 by
Enamel, Iron
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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