Modern Murano Glass Fontana Green Ice Block Disc Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite modern Murano glass disc shaped chandelier. This piece has beautiful textured glass in a
Murano Glass
LARGE JT Kalmar, Austria, Murano Glass Iced Blocks, Chandelier, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful large chandelier with massive ice glasses made by Kalmar, Germany, three tiers
Metal, Nickel
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Blocks with Gold Rosettes Chandelier, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful Barovier & Toso ice blocks chandelier. There are 5 tiers, each element is made as a
Blown Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Blocks with Gold Rosettes Chandelier, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful Barovier & Toso ice blocks chandelier. There are 5 tiers, each element is made as a
Blown Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Blocks with Gold Rosettes Chandelier, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful Barovier and Toso ice blocks chandelier. There are 5 tiers, each element is made as a
Blown Glass
$1,725Sale Price|50% Off
H 40 in W 20 in D 20 in
Large Ice Block Glass Panel Chandelier by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Minimalist Kalmar ice glass chandelier. 12 large plates of thick ice block panel glass are
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Ice Block Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Six-panel ice block glass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, suspended by chain with original fittings and
Model "Ice Block Chandelier", J.T Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Ice Block Chandelier" designed by J.T Kalmar, 1970s. Glass and chromed metal. Good vintage
Chrome
Circular Ice Block Ceiling Fixture, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
This shimmery unlacquered brass fixture blown to appear as if constructed from blocks of ice is
Brass
Extra Large Custom Ice Block Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
This shimmery nickel-ed ceiling fixture blown to appear as if constructed from blocks of ice is
Glass
Small Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Pendant by Kalmar, Three-Tier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Manhasset, NY
glass small chandelier or pendant designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1960s Block Glass Austria
Glass
Kalmar Block Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frisco, TX
Vintage Kalmar chandelier with brass hardware and thick glass cubes that radiate around the
Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Block Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
An icy and glowing vintage Murano glass block chandelier, newly wired. The gilt patinated steel
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hand Blown Multi Colored Glass Block Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Hand Blown Multi Colored Glass Block Chandelier
Glass
Chrome and green glass block chandelier by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and green glass block chandelier with brass detail by Sciolari. View our
Chrome
J. T. Kalmar Glass Block Chandelier or Pendant
By Fontana Arte, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Max Ingrand, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass block chandelier, pendant or lantern by J.T. Kalmar
Chrome
Kalmar Textured Glass Block Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Kalmar chandelier has 15 rectangle textured glass block elements which are supported by a
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H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Blocks Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
1970s in Austria by Kalmar. This chandelier is composed by 8 units of Ice-Glass blocks (H 21 cm 8.27 in
Metal
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H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Sciolari by Lightolier Tiered Brass and Glass Block Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Gaetano Sciolari chandelier by Lightolier. A mid-century original, this piece is glamourous
Brass
Austrian Ice Block Glass Chandelier with Brass Detail
Located in Astoria, NY
An Austrian five-light flush mount chandelier, featuring fifteen textured ice block tubes and a
Brass
Two-Tier Ice Block Glass Chandelier by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Steel frame with 18 textured glass ice cubes two tiers. It is in very good condition and requires
Metal
Ice Block Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Italian Modern ice block chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. It has 13 cube
Brass
Two Brutalist Kalmar KG Matte Ice Block Glass Chandelier Model Fuente
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two bold, chunky brutalist Kalmar KG matte ice glass chandelier with twelve frosted massive glass
Nickel
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H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Barovier and Toso, Glass Blocks with Gold Rosettes Chandelier, 1940 Hotel Gallia
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A real rare find. This is a Barovier and Toso ice blocks chandelier. Each element is made as a
Gold Leaf
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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting Two-Tiered Block Iced Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
Franklin in Austria. Two pieces of thick square frosted iced-glass blocks hang on each side with a second
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Artisan Hand-Blown Block Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
requirements. Single clear light bulb illuminates this uniquely formed block glass shade, which
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H 18 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Chrome Glass Crystal Block Square Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Unusual glass crystal blocks form the edges of this Mid-Century Modern transitional lantern with
Crystal, Chrome
Kalmar Ice Block Pendants, pair
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic sculptural Ice Block glass pendants on a silver silk cord.
Blown Glass
Kinkeldey Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning glass ice block chandelier by Kinkeldey, has a polished brass frame supports multiple
Kinkeldey Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning glass ice block chandelier by Kinkeldey,has a polished brass frame supports multiple
Beautiful Faceted Kinkeldey Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual beautiful faceted glass prism block chandelier by Kinkeldey. The unusual crystal prisms
Glass Ice Block Chandelier By Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
This stunning glass ice block chandelier by Kinkeldey, has a polished brass frame supports multiple
Barovier & Toso, Glass Blocks with Gold Rosettes Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Barovier and Toso ice blocks chandelier. Each element is made as a sculpture "a caldo", not pouring
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Glass "Ice Block" Chandelier by Kalmar of Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
*** Spring Sale *** Mid-Century modern glass "ice block" chandelier by Kalmar of Austria. The
Nickel
Murano Ice Block Disc Flush Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano "ice block" glass disc flush mount chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been
Blown Glass
Large Mazzega Glass Block Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Mazzega Glass Block Chandelier
Glass
Large Mazzega Glass Block Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Mazzega Glass Block Chandelier Glass measurement 34" x 16" x 16"
Metal
Kalmar Block Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Kalmar chandelier with brass hardware and thick glass cubes that radiate around the
Brass
Vintage Kalmar "Ice Block" Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Kalmar "Ice Block" chandelier with 28 heavy ice textured pieces of glass. Each glass
Metal
3 block chandelier by Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
3 block pendant glass chandelier
Sciolari Glass Block "Ice Cube" Hanging Fixture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lighting fixture in brass and glass for Sciolari with a cluster of nine thick poured glass ice cube
Pair of 1960's Iron & Colored Glass Block Chandeliers
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of very charming vintage 1960's iron chandeliers with colored glass blocks cast with
Kalmar Ice Block Glass Chandelier Pendant Chrome
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frisco, TX
one light source and 12 ice glass panels on it. In very good condition. The Fixture requires one
Stainless Steel
Kalmar Ice Block Glass Chandelier Pendant Brass Hardware
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frisco, TX
source and six ice glass panels on it. In very good condition. The Fixture requires one European E27
Metal, Brass
Gold Murano Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous gold Murano glass gold leaf flush mount chandelier. A very decorative beauty with glistening glass. So pretty!!
Murano Glass
$7,990
H 39.38 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Barovier & Toso 39" Grand Hotel Wall Sconce Golden Murano Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant huge Barovier & Toso "Grand Hotel" wall light with gold dusted and textured Murano glass mounted on a brass frame. An elegant floral sconce made of hand-blown Murano glass in...
Murano 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.
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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