1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled
Metal
Bubble Pendants by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Lightolier
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Archimede Seguso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Priced individually. Italian modern Bubble Pendant Lamps by Gino Sarfatti in collaboration with
Blown Glass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass 3-Pendant Chandelier for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass 3-Pendant Chandelier for Arteluce. Executed in 3 hand blown
Metal
$7,058
H 35.44 in Dm 11.03 in
Gino Sarfatti SP/ 16 For Arteluce Unique Brass Bubble Pendant Lamp, 1950, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso, Arteluce
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare beautiful pendant lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1950s, Italy. Model number: SP/ 16
Brass
Bubble Pendant by Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A ceiling lamp with five hanging round precision-bubble solid glass 'shades', the black painted
Metal
Bubble Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A table lamp with a round precision-bubble solid glass ‘shade' that sits atop a black painted
Metal
1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Gaetano Sciolari, Robert and Trix Haussmann, J.T. Kalmar, Max Bill, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. A particularly sparkling light is cre...
Metal
Trio of Sarfatti Pendants with Seguso Glass for Arteluce circa 1960's
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Expertly restored Gino Sarfatti pendants with controlled bubble glass globes by Seguso.
Metal
Bubble Lamp Light Fixture by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and unusual fixture with four solid glass globes blown by Archimede Seguso. Designed by Gino
Bubble Light Chandelier in the style of Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic and sensational waterfall design chandelier in the style of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Heavy Glass Globe Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Italian glass globe sconces designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Large single bubbled glass
Chrome
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled
Metal
1960s, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso 7 Bubble Glass Pendant, Italy
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Exceptionally rare 7 bubble glass pendant from Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Arteluce
Brass
Set of Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Seguso, Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Echt, NL
Set of two impressive bubble glass pendants by Gino Sarfatti in very good original condition
Metal, Brass
Large Seguso Glass Globe Pendant by Sarfatti
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
Gino Sarfatti glass globe with controlled bubbles for Artluce, circa 1965. This is the large
Brass
Gino Sarfatti / Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps for Lightolier- 2 Available
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sarfatti of Italy, utilizing 5" Seguso "controlled" bubble glass balls. The balls thread into painted metal
Metal
Pendant Light by Gino Sarfatti for Seguso, Italy, circa 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Paris, FR
Gino Sarfatti Pendant light Bubbled glass, lacquered metal, rope Made for Seguso. Italy, circa
Glass
Sold
H 11 in W 4 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti & Seguso Controlled Bubbles Glass Pendant Light
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-century pendant light by Gino Sarfatti & Seguso. Glass ball with controlled bubbles, Made in
Metal
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
1960s Gino Sarfatti Metal and Seguso Glass Sconce for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti Metal and Seguso Glass Sconce for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled Seguso glass and painted metal. The simplicity of Sarfatti's design and the sculptural ...
Metal
$13,900 / set
H 18.5 in Dm 13.75 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Alfa Glass Table Lamps by Artemide & Sergio Mazza
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian table lamps, model Alfa are made of hand blown Murano glass, designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, in good condition. The sl...
Metal, Brass
Panoplie White Oak Drink Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly made solid white oak cocktail table with carved ribbed detailing. Natural oak finish. Made in Los Angeles. Multiple quantity and custom sizes available.
Oak
$6,287 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$8,897
H 30.12 in W 54.14 in D 34.45 in
Dudouyt - Dining Table - Natural Oak - 1940 - French - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an exquisite extendable table attributed to the renowned French furniture designer, Charles Dudouyt. This versatile table features a unique design with screw legs, allowin...
Oak
$13,642 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,544Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 17 in
Smooth (17") Circular 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 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by three white chains; with 3 medium ...
Metal
$4,000Sale Price|46% Off
H 18 in W 12 in D 7 in
Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte circa 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian decorative c 1940's pendant chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte. Decorative bronze frame with scalloped crown motif at the top and tapering glass panels. Glass is held in ...
Brass, Bronze
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 12.75"W x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 16.0" Dimensions of Ca...
Brass
Barovier e Toso Murano Rostrate Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Austin, TX
Original vintage Murano glass pair of wall sconces with "rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structures, in the manner of Barovier e Toso. Each sconce holds one candelabra base...
Brass
LUsquare SM FM
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUsquare SM FM is a small flush mount fixture in a Classic mid century modern design made to order. Crafted from steel, brass...
Brass, Steel
PLUnet Flush Mount Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The PLUnet globe ceiling flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminiaires is part of our contemporary collection. The PLUnet is a simple yet elegant Mid-Century Modern inspired design of ...
Brass
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, ...
Brass
$2,895 / item
H 34.77 in W 22.01 in D 0.95 in
Gio Ponti Inspired Mirror with Handcrafted Brass Decorative Frame, Vintage N.1
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Exquisite mirror with a minimalist brass frame and curly decorative detail inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio Ponti. Hand-crafted in London, UK, to very high qua...
Brass
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.