Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Bronze
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster
Porcelain, Fabric, Cord, Blown Glass
Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Smoke
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster
Blown Glass, Cord, Fabric, Porcelain
Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Gold
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster
Porcelain, Fabric, Cord, Blown Glass
Montera Biomorphic Pendant Light in ORB and Blown Glass
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Montera Pendant features an undulating, biomorphic form atop a single-blown satin glass globe
Brass
$1,000
H 9 in Dm 8.5 in
Bauhaus Groove Series Ruby Orb Pendant Customizable Handmade Modern Glass Light
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
designs, the Bauhaus Orb pendant features an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality
Blown Glass
Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
each new piece without compromising the integrity of the glass. The scale of the Lucci pendant makes it
Brass, Nickel
Lattimo Large Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
silhouettes. SPECS Dimensions*: 9.0” Ø, 7.0” H Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 5.5 lbs Light
Brass, Nickel
Marz Designs "Orb Pendant Light, Small - Solid Rod"
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
This timeless and simple pendant light features a 200mm, 95mm or 60mm glass globe. This light is a
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Marz Designs "Orb Pendant Light, Mini - Solid Rod"
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
This timeless and simple pendant light features a 200mm, 95mm or 60mm glass globe. This light is a
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Marz Designs, "Orb Pendant Light, Large - Solid Rod"
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
This timeless and simple pendant light features a 200mm, 95mm or 60mm glass globe. This light is a
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$1,208 / item
H 4.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Bubble Small Orb Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These small thick crystal pieces focus on the way glass forms and light play with each other
Nickel
Handblown Gray Orb Suspended Light Fixture, Bocci
By Bocci
Located in Tulsa, OK
. The pendant drop lengths on this light fixture are adjustable within Approximately 9’ length supplied
Metal
Unavailable
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Orange and Glass Pendant, Charming 1960s Orange Ceiling Light with Glass Orb
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
glass orb inside, in very good vintage condition. A square shaped pendant, cast in full colored
Glass, Plastic
Large Murano Glass Orb Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large Murano glass orb pendant light. Transparent swirl pattern creates a warm glittering effect
Brass
Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Clear
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster
Porcelain, Fabric, Cord, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Crackled Glass Orb Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern pendant light featuring a crackled, frosted glass, orb shaped shade with brass
Brass
19th Century American Stained Glass Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century large-scale American stained glass orb pendant light fixture with the
Stained Glass
Holmegaard Glass Pendant Orb Light Fixture
By Holmegaard
Located in New Windsor, NY
Beautiful vermillion glass and teak fixture by Holmegaard Glass, Denmark. Complete with ceiling
Glass, Blown Glass, Teak
Mid Century Orb-Form Glass Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
A single pendant light with an orange glass spherical shade.
Glass
Crystal Glass Bead and Brass Orb Ball Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Petite hanging orb shaped pendant light fixture with French fleur dis lis gold brass crown. Round
Crystal, Brass
German Mid-Century Modern Metal Pendant Light with Opaque Glass Orbs
Located in Astoria, NY
German Mid-Century Modern brass pendant light with extruding rods. Four arms with opaque glass orbs
Metal
Frosted and Cut-Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hanging frosted and cut glass pendant orb light fixture with a single bulb having patinated bronze
Glass
Gilded Crystal Orb Flush Light / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful hand crafted gold plated brass flush light with decorative solid glass crystal orbs. It
Gold, Brass
Grand French Crystal Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
. The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra light sockets
Brass, Enamel
Grand French Crystal Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
. The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra light sockets
Brass, Enamel
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs . The pendant
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Grand French Crystal Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
orbs . The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra light
Brass, Enamel
1970s Asymmetrical Hanging Chrome and Glass Orb Pendent Light
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical hanging chrome and glass orb pendant light, USA, 1970s. Pair available, priced
Chrome
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$16,978 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$13,749 / 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
$2,200
H 5.91 in Dm 14.97 in
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass, Handmade and handfinished in
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful plug-in version of our Lumfardo Luminaires brass LU swing sconce in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hard...
Brass
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 14 in D 5.75 in
MONTERA Wall Sconce or Flushmount , biomorphic Brass & Glass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Montera Wall Sconce or flushmount, a sleek and versatile addition to our collection. Unlike its pendant counterpart, this fixture foregoes the drop rod for a seamless...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Alba Top Pendant by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Alba top pendant by Contain Dimensions: D 15x H 100 cm (custom leght) Materials: Brass, 3D printed PLA structure and optical lens. Also available in different finishes. All our...
Brass, Other
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$20,679 / item
H 22.45 in Dm 27.56 in
Cosmic Chandelier 70 'Purion' Handmade Piano Lacquer Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Purion Chandelier is inspired by the beaut...
Brass
STACK Large Pendant Light in Brass & Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Simple, sleek, and effortlessly eye-catching, the aptly named STACK features two over-scaled discs floating atop one another. With the addition of the spiked finial at the bottom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Arlo Chandelier - Six Arms - Oil Rubbed Brass and Bronze
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Arlo Chandelier is centered by a walnut cluster. Each curved brass arm extends outward to support a bench-made hand-spun bronze reflector. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 32" W x 32" D x 36"...
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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