Industrial Etched Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial pendant light features a late 19th century, etched glass, teardrop-shaped shade with brass switch fitter. The pendant is newly wired with 40 inches of braided clo...
Brass
Antique Etched Milk Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English etched milk glass light fixture with neoclassic decoration and nickel-plated hardware. Measurements: Diameter 17.5" Current drop 15" Depth of bowl 5".
Milk Glass
Antique Etched Glass German Pendant Light by A.E.G.
Located in London, GB
An antique pendant light by A.E.G (stamped to the glass). Etched glass top and base, with painted metal rim and gallery. Germany, c1930s. Re-wired and PAT tested. Some...
Metal
Antique Etched Glass Star Pattern Pendant Light Fixture with Bronze Gallery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique etched glass pendant light with a beautiful star pattern and finely detailed bronze-colored gallery. This charming late 19th century pendant is one of those elegant...
Brass, Wire, Bronze
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Opaline Pendant Light with Clear Etched Glass and Capped with Brass
Located in Houston, TX
An antique pendant fixture of white and clear etched glass, banded and capped with brass and suspended on a 48" long chain that rises to the ceiling canopy. New wiring.
Brass
Stunning Victorian Lighting Gothic Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture. This early Arts & Crafts era pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most p...
Brass
Golden Metal & Etched Glass 1960s Pendant Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This high quality small pendant light was designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced in Italy by Lumi. It is made with a thin, elegant and worked structure in golden metal and brass. An...
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Antique Etched Frosted Glass & Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique etched frosted glass & brass chandelier Measures: Total Height: 38? – 96.5 cm Total Width: 32? – 81.2 cm.
Brass
$462 / item
Two-Tone Antique Glass Ceiling Pendants '2'
Located in London, GB
A pair of glass pendant lights, these are currently directly ceiling mounted but they could have a hook attached to hang from a chain. Opaline top, etched glass lower rim. The ...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique Style Solid Brass Hanging Hallway Lantern w/ Etched Starburst Glass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of timeless European elegance to your home with this stunning, vintage solid brass hanging lantern chandelier/ pendent, Featuring a classic hexagonal silhouette and a h...
Brass
Rare Art Deco Patinated Copper Pendant Chandelier, Eagle Relief and Etched Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller’. Art Deco pendant light, antique copper chandelier, vintage eagle light fixture, 192...
Copper
Large Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Painted Metal and Etched Opaline Glass 1960
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Painted Metal and Etched Opaline Glass 1960. A large (62 cm / 25 inch diameter) and quintessentially mid century pendant lamp - with great provenan...
Metal
Antique Two Tone Glass Pendant Light
By Jena Glassworks
Located in London, GB
A two tone glass pendant. German, c1900s. Originally a gas lamp, since converted. Two tone, etched glass on the top, clear glass to the base with holes. Unusual and r...
Metal
French Conical Glass and Brass Antique Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique pendant light. France, c1920s. Conical etched glass base, brass gallery and rim, the upper glass is an unusual rare patterned glass. Rare and good qualit...
Glass
Early 20th Century Brass Chandelier with Etched Glass Shades
Located in Dekalb, IL
This antique brass chandelier features a multi-arm form with scrolling supports and a tall central stem, fitted with etched glass shades throughout. The fixture is constructed primar...
Brass
Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century etched glass trade sign light. A highly unusual and quirky mid-20th century trade sign light promoting Chiropodist services. Text in etched milk glass on 2 sides....
Blown Glass
German Antique Two Tone Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A good quality brass and glass pendant light. Germany, c1910. Brass gallery and rim. Opaline glass top and etched glass open base. Since re-wired and PAT tested. ...
Glass
French Art Deco & Art Nouveau Cut Etched Glass and Gilt Brass 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
An unusual antique French Art Deco wheel cut etched glass globes 6-light chandelier, 6 bulbs E14/ good working condition. Measures: Diameter 70cm/ 27.56 in Height 80cm/ 31.50 in Glas...
Metal
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
Antique Crystal Chandelier with Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s English six-light crystal Chandelier with a ring of crystals on the body and flower insets. Measurements: Diameter: 27" Drop: 36"
Crystal
Antique French Art Deco Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Light By Petitot & Ezan
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Sale, GB
- A large French Art Deco gilded bronze six-arm ceiling chandelier featuring high-quality glasswork typical of Ezan, French circa 1930. - The fixture comprises of six arched decorati...
Copper
French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilt bronze and etched glass shade with 3-light. Measures: Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm Height 20.5 in (10 in, chain)/ 75 cm (25 cm, chain) Weight...
Bronze
French Antique Cut Glass Hall Lantern Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Cut Glass Hall Lantern Louis XVI Style This charming French antique cut glass hall lantern is crafted in the elegant Louis XVI style and features a circular clear cu...
Bronze
Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Light Fixture Chandelier Mosque Oil Lamp. Middle Eastern Asian style in hexagonal form, with a hanging loop and decorated with ...
Brass
Unique Large Cameo Enameled Opaline Glass Pendant Light w Dancing Nymphs Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and stunning Italian work of lighting art, 1920. If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this one of a kind, opaline glass light fix...
Brass, Bronze
Large Late 20th Century Beveled Glass and Brass Framed Pendant / Lantern Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and large size Eastern light fixture. From a home with several rare light fixtures from different eras we also acquired this extraordinary size and shape pendant....
Brass
Art Deco Style Enameled Cameo Glass Pendant with Butterfly and Flowers Pattern
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Lisse, NL
What you are seeing here is an extremely rare, acid etched pendant, signed by 'Vianne'. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, we can tell you that in our 25...
Metal, Brass
$1,463 / item
German Unusual Two Tone Antique Pendant Lights '2'
Located in London, GB
Antique two tone pendant lights. Unusual shape, a model we haven't had before. Likely German, c1930s. Opaline stripe, etched glass underside, and top, lovely patinated met...
Glass
Loys Lucha Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, Enameled Glass, France, 1920"
By Loys Lucha
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco chandelier by Loys Lucha, Paris, circa 1920, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative lighting. Featuring a beautifully etched and enameled glass sh...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Opaque Glass and Brass French Opaline Pendants
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique small pendants. France, c1920s. Opaque/etched glass pendant with brass gallery. Price is for the pair. No chain or rose was retained, however they are easy to s...
Brass
Antique English Bronze Chandelier with Glass Globes
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's English bronze chandelier with 6 etched glass globes and interior lights. Measurements: Height: 37" drop Diameter: 32"
Bronze
Alfredo Barbini Murano Scavo Glass Pendant Fixture 1960's
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Renowned for his innovation, and considered one of the greatest glass makers of the 20th century, Barbini’s contributions to the artistry of glass making are unparalleled. During an ...
Brass
A Set of (3) Antique Italian Amber Glass Hurricane Shades with 2" Fitting
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A set of (3) antique amber glass hurricane shades. The color veries a little bit and one of the shades looks a little darker. Though all three are identical in size and design. The ...
Blown Glass
Antique Industrial Opaline Siemens Peter Behrens Daylight Ceiling Pendant Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare Verico Luzette with daylight glass designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens, Germany circa 1920. - Two tone glass with Siemens etch mark, copper galler...
Opaline Glass
Stunning and Rare Antique French Art Deco Nine Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Another bargain for the collectors of top quality Art Deco pendants. This early 1900s, practical size, bronze and engraved glass 9-light chandelier with an etched flower theme, is...
Bronze
Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century circa 1882 Victorian / Aesthetic period converted hurricane oil lamp swag pendant light / chandelier. Brass frame with etched cranes on the batwing style side suppo...
Brass
Antique Vintage German Industrial Brass Bronze Ceiling Chandelier Light Pendant
Located in Sale, GB
- An exquisite three-arm bronze ceiling chandelier featuring high-quality glasswork, Germany circa 1920. - The fixture comprises of three arched decorative arms each encompassing an ...
Brass
Industrial Prismatic Blue Frosted Glass & Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
BLUE TINTED HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC FACTORY LIGHTS Rare and stunning blue Holophane prismatic glass shades with industrial cast iron fittings and brass holding screws. Reclaimed from a...
Steel, Iron
Very Large Antique French Baccarat Overlay Red Green Clear Glass Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Baccarat Overlay Red Green Clear Glass Chandelier French, Late 19th Century Height 220cm, diameter 130cm This impressive late 19th century chandelier, cr...
Glass, Cut Glass
French Art Nouveau Frosted and Cut Glass Pendant Light with Bronze Mount, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Materials: Bronze, Brass, Frosted, and Cut Glass Dimensions: • Diameter: 22 cm (8.7 in) • Height: 73 cm (28.7 in) The pendant is ready to install, but as with all antique lightin...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Painted Metal and Opaline Glass 1960
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Painted Metal and Etched Opaline Glass 1960. A pair of large (62 cm / 25 inch diameter) and quintessentially mid century pendant lamps - w...
Metal
Set of 4 Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Painted Metal and Opaline Glass 1960
Located in Meer, VAN
A Set of Large Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Painted Metal and Etched Opaline Glass 1960. Large (62 cm / 25 inch diameter) and quintessentially mid century pendant lamps - with great ...
Metal
Set of 3 Large Mid Century Pendant Lamps in Painted Metal and Opaline Glass 1960
Located in Meer, VAN
A Set of Large Mid Century Pendant Lamp in Painted Metal and Etched Opaline Glass 1960. A large (62 cm / 25 inch diameter) and quintessentially mid century pendant lamp - with great...
Metal
$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
Antique Vintage Industrial Brass Glass Carl Zeiss Ikon Light Lamp By Adolf Meyer
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Sale, GB
- An extremely rare Carl Zeiss Jena ceiling/wall lamp by Adolf Meyer, Germany circa 1920. - Designed by well known Bauhaus architect Adolf Meyer, the lamp has a stepped brass body wi...
Brass
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI French lanterns. Four cast gilt bronze frames with cut and etched glass panels shade. Price per unit. Dimensions : "Width" 7.88 in/ 20 cm "Depth"...
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
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful neoclassical French Empire etched glass and gilt solid bronze 8-light chandelier, Dimensions: Height 39.38 in. (100 cm) Diameter 19.69 in. (50 cm) 8-light bulbs E 14/go...
Bronze
French Art Deco and Art Nouveau Chandelier with Clear Cut Crystal Glass Globes
Located in Coimbra, PT
An unusual antique French Art Deco cut crystal glass globes 4-light chandelier, circa 1920s. Measures: Glass bowl 20 x 22 cm. Glass globes 13 x 15 cm. Four bulbs E27/ good working...
Crystal, Metal
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron, Glass 4 Lantern Chandelier With Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron, Glass 4 Lantern Chandelier With Canopy Offered for sale is a substantial antique Arts and Crafts 4-lantern chandelier. The chandelier has 4 frosted g...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,354Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th-Century French Brass Rococo or Louis XV Chandelier with 7 Lights
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful compact chandelier was made in France in the late 19th century. The pendant features 6 asymmetrical shaped arms decorated with scrolls and acanthus. The central turned...
Brass
1930s Cone-Shaped Art Deco Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique cone-shaped pendants in milk glass with etched accent lines of light. Re-wired and CSA approved; ceiling mounts included. Example of mount in photo is representative; we offe...
Glass
Daum Art Nouveau / Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
By the early 1900s, Daum Nancy was internationally recognized for its innovative designs inspired by nature—flowers, leaves, and flowing organic forms—combined with exceptional techn...
Wrought Iron
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Brass Hanging Hall Light Fixture Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique hall light offers brass frame and shaft terminating in single light with frosted shade having etched floral decoration, c1920 Measures- 27.5''H x 4.75''W x 4.75''D. An ant...
Brass
PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE 1960'S FLOWER LOTUS GLASS CEILiNG LAMPS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A stunning pair of Art Deco-style ceiling lamps dating from the 1960s, designed in the elegant form of lotus flowers. Each lamp is crafted from frosted and clea...
Glass
Antique French Empire Revival Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Sculptural Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This sculptural bronze six light chandelier displays many neoclassical characteristics of the influential Empire style, popularized during the reign of Napoleón. Its suspended “baske...
Bronze
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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