Industrial Etched Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial pendant light features a late 19th century, etched glass, teardrop-shaped shade
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Industrial Etched Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial pendant light features a late 19th century, etched glass, teardrop-shaped shade
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
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
Metal
$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
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
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
Brass
Golden Metal & Etched Glass 1960s Pendant Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
glass lampshade. The design is classic, almost in an antique style, but the composition and proportions
Metal, Brass
$470 / 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
Glass, Opaline Glass
Rare Art Deco Patinated Copper Pendant Chandelier, Eagle Relief and Etched Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
copper chandelier, vintage eagle light fixture, 1920s Art Deco lighting, etched glass pendant lamp, bird
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
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
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
Glass
Early 20th Century Brass Chandelier with Etched Glass Shades
Located in Dekalb, IL
, reinforcing its transitional character between gas-era design and modern electric lighting. The etched glass
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
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
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
Metal
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
opalescent glass shades with icicle detail across the mid-section and rim, the central column fluted etched
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
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
Bronze
Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Arched shape. Middle Eastern Moorish Mameluke Syrian Mosque Islamic style brass antique oil lamp pendant
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
Brass, Bronze
Large Late 20th Century Beveled Glass and Brass Framed Pendant / Lantern Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
fixtures from different eras we also acquired this extraordinary size and shape pendant. It is no antique
Brass
Loys Lucha Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, Enameled Glass, France, 1920"
By Loys Lucha
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
20th-century decorative lighting. Featuring a beautifully etched and enameled glass shade, this vintage
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Style Enameled Cameo Glass Pendant with Butterfly and Flowers Pattern
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Lisse, NL
seeing here is an extremely rare, acid etched pendant, signed by 'Vianne'. With early 20th century
Metal, Brass
$1,486 / 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
Glass
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
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
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
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
Blown Glass
Antique Industrial Opaline Siemens Peter Behrens Daylight Ceiling Pendant Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
Siemens, Germany circa 1920. - Two tone glass with Siemens etch mark, copper gallery, central band and
Opaline Glass
Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
light / chandelier. Brass frame with etched cranes on the batwing style side supports. Glass oil
Brass
Stunning and Rare Antique French Art Deco Nine Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
size, bronze and engraved glass 9-light chandelier with an etched flower theme, is probably made by one
Bronze
Antique Vintage German Industrial Brass Bronze Ceiling Chandelier Light Pendant
Located in Sale, GB
1920. - The fixture comprises of three arched decorative arms each encompassing an etched glass shade
Brass
Industrial Prismatic Blue Frosted Glass & Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
frosted / etched satin finish rather than the glass being completely clear. The blue color of the glass
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
Glass, Cut Glass
French Art Nouveau Frosted and Cut Glass Pendant Light with Bronze Mount, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
) • Height: 73 cm (28.7 in) The pendant is ready to install, but as with all antique lighting, installation
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
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
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
Metal
Antique Vintage Industrial Brass Glass Carl Zeiss Ikon Light Lamp By Adolf Meyer
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Sale, GB
. They were especially known for their glass mirror lighting and high quality design with Adolf Meyer the
Brass
$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
Brass
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
etched glass panels shade. Price per unit. Dimensions : "Width" 7.88 in/ 20 cm "Depth" 7.88 in/ 20 cm
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
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
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
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron, Glass 4 Lantern Chandelier With Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
substantial antique Arts and Crafts 4-lantern chandelier. The chandelier has 4 frosted glass lights and hangs
Brass, Wrought Iron
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
Crystal, Metal
$2,392Sale 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
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
Glass
Daum Art Nouveau / Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
. Today, antique Daum lighting and glass art are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts
Wrought Iron
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Brass Hanging Hall Light Fixture Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
having etched floral decoration, c1920 Measures- 27.5''H x 4.75''W x 4.75''D. An antique brass hanging
Brass
Antique French Empire Revival Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Sculptural Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
and etched glass decorative elements. The strong, elegant Empire style enjoyed a resurgence in
Bronze
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
Glass
Art Nouveau Bronze Three-Light Chandelier with Signed Daum Nancy Glass Shades
By Daum
Located in Lisse, NL
fitted with three original glass shades signed Daum Nancy. A sculptural and harmonious lighting object
Brass, Bronze
1950s Italian Six-Arm Chandelier Glass Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Montclair, NY
with hand blown turquoise aventurine glass and hand blown with etched polka dot design frosted glass
Brass
Art Deco Pâte de Verre Glass and Bronze Four-Light Chandelier by Noverdy France
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
impressive bronze chains and three ornate bronze arms holding each a glass lampshade, acid-etched signed
Brass, 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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