1950s Glass Globe Pendants by Holophane, Paris, France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Glass Pendant Globe by Holophane, Paris, France. Weight: 3.80 kg / 8.4 lb Priced per individual item.
Aluminum
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
Steel
1940 Holophane Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Light with Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Manufactured in France, circa 1940. This small prismatic glass globe by Holophane features the brand’s iconic refractive pattern, designed to diffuse and maximize light with remarkab...
Glass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960 This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Glass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960 This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Metal
$1,852 / item
XL 50cm Holophane Parisian Globe Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#1744 XL 50cm Holophane Parisian globe pendant light. Originally used to light up the Parisian streets in the early 1920’s. These street lights have been professionally restored & ...
Metal, Brass
$1,502 / item
Parisian Medium 40cm Holophane Globe Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
An exceptional run of 20 French Holophane Pendant Lights. Originally used to light up the Parisian streets in the early 1960’s. These lights have been professionally restored to a ...
Metal, Brass
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these...
Glass, Fiberglass
Mid-Century French Holophane Globe
Located in London, GB
A mid-century French holophane two tone globe pendant light.
Glass
$8,500 / item
Holophane Globe Pendant from Paris Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully. Newly rewired and retrofitted in oil rubbed bronze. Great laying on the floor as mood lig...
Glass
Fantastic Vintage Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous and impressive very large spherical globe with heavy industrial chain, originally a Paris streetlight and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane lumi...
Glass
1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps. Holophane was founded in France in the late 19th Century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate g...
Aluminum
Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 24x Available.
Located in Almelo, NL
Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial design.
Metal
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 Set/24x
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
1960s French Holophane Pendant Street Light Reeded Glass Rewired for US
Located in New York, NY
Olde Good Things has just acquired a limited supply of these fantastic Holophane globes from Paris, ready to be transformed into great contemporary lighting for either a residential ...
Steel
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Holophane was founded in France in the late 19th Century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate glass reflectors often with intricate cast glass patterns...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Extra Large 20 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Holophane was founded in France in the late 19th Century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate glass reflectors often with intricate cast glass patterns...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Very Large 18 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Holophane was founded in France in the late 19th Century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate glass reflectors often with intricate cast glass patterns...
Glass
$4,500 / item
A Parisian Holophane Glass Street Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an original 1960s Paris Globe Holophane streetlight from Paris, France, now converted to a pendant light.
Glass
Pair of Fabulous Authentic Parisian Streetlight Spherical Pendants
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulously glamorous pair of globe like holophane pendants made from Parisian streetlights. The hallmark of holophane luminaires or lighting fixtures, is the borosilicate glass refle...
Glass
Early 20th Century Continental Iron and Paint Pendant Drop Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
All rewired with a period Holophane torpedo form globe that intensifies the refection of light.
Paint, Glass
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and conical finial to base, re-wired with braided silk flex, circa 1960-1980. Larger size av...
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Light with Brass Caps
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and conical finial to base, re-wired with braided silk flex, circa 1960-1980. Larger size av...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top and hoo...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...
Cut Glass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in L 19.69 in
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s as streetlights.
Metal
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s as streetlights.
Metal
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Original...
Cut Glass
Vintage Prismatic Glass Parisian Street Globes by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Price is per light. A stunning run of reclaimed vintage prismatic glass globes made in France circa 1960 by Holophane.
Chrome
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and conical finial to the base, re-wired with braided silk flex, circa 1980 (unused 'old sto...
Glass
1930 Holophane Nickel-Plated Industrial Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a Holophane glass Industrial light with its original polished nickel-plated holder, circa 1930s. The light globe is 16 in diameter and hangs 13" from the ceiling. The bottom ...
Glass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*B Grade*, 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
NOTE: These lights have a varying degree of cosmetic damage - mostly chips. Please contact us if you wish to purchase. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights...
Glass, Fiberglass
French Holophane Ball Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Create a beautiful ambiance with our vintage 1920s French Holophane Ball Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant.
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Metal
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Metal
Large Holophane Glass Globe Ball light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale glass ball light, steel and brass fittings.
Pair of Extra Large Holophane Parisian Streetlights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of parisian Holophane globe street lights. Specs: Weight 15.0 kg / 33.1 lb. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on th...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light, circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been hollowed out for use with pillar candles as ...
Glass
Pair of Large French Midcentury Halophane Glass Globe Pendent Lights
By Halophane
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful very large spherical globe, originally a Paris streetlight and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or lighting fixtures, is the boro...
Glass
French Holophane Glass Street Lamp Converted to Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an original 1960s Paris globe Holophane streetlight from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight Turned Pendant Street Light
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.
Glass
Original Midcentury Parisian Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A large Parisian globe pendant light. 50cm model, circa 1950s, France. Thick glass which diffuses light. Originally they hung in Paris, as street lights. Now amazing...
Glass
Small French Holophane Globe Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
Small French Holophane globe pendant lights, moulded prismatic glass with spun brass caps and conical finial to the base, re-wired with braided silk flex, circa 1980 (unused 'old sto...
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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