Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1900’s Opaline glass Teardrop pendant light. Newly rewired.
Antique Early 1900s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Antique Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1900’s Opaline glass Teardrop pendant light. Newly rewired.
Copper
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy Elegant Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant light, Italy, 1970s.
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique Industrial Frosted Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, late 19th century, industrial pendant light with frosted glass, teardrop shade and brass pull chain fitter is newly wired with beige braided cloth cord to hang at an overall...
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 with brass switch fitter.
Brass
1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Unearthed and meticulously restored, this elegant pendant light blends the spirit of mid-20th-century industrial design with refined domestic appeal—an ideal piece for collectors, de...
Blown Glass, Bakelite, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,380 / item
H 12 in Dm 7.5 in
Lattimo Large Teardrop Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
Brass, Nickel
Teardrop Opaline Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3748 A trio of teardrop opaline pendant lights. English circa 1930’s Beautiful quality all complete with matching chrome plated monks cap galleries. Rewired & PAT tested Price i...
Brass, Chrome
Dense Crystal Teardrop Chrome Pendant 3-Light Fixture, Chain and Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
Dense Crystal Teardrop Chrome Pendant 3-Light Fixture, Chain and Canopy Offered for sale is a very dense modern chrome light fixture with large crystal tear drops hung in several le...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Vintage Ceramic Teardrop Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This midcentury ceramic hanging light features two round openings for light diffusion and bulb access. Wonderful natural sand coloring and on a long chain for any height ceiling.
Ceramic
$350 / item
H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in
MCM Holophane Teardrop Glass Ceiling Pendant w/ Light Brass Fitter, 2 Avalible
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency style Holophane pendant features a classic teardrop-shaped glass shade that beautifully diffuses light that almost sparkles when lit up.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Cased Red Teardrop Glass Pendant Light Fixture
By Fog and Morup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This handcrafted cased glass pendant light fixture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy or Scandinavia in circa 1965 in the Midcentury Fog and Morup style.
Blown Glass
$882
H 13 in Dm 5.12 in
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cut glass pendant light made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut and frosted glass shade.
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-century Holophane Ceiling Light Teardrop Globe with Brass Fitter
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Holophane ceiling light features a distinctive teardrop-shaped glass globe.
Brass
$4,950
H 31 in Dm 19.5 in
French 19th Century Six-Light Brass Chandelier with Pendeloques and Teardrops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with patinated brass structure, pendeloques and teardrops. Created in France during the 19th century, this crystal chande...
Crystal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Three-Arm Tiered Capiz Shell Teardrop Chandelier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique three-arm chandelier with translucent Capiz shells, having lead frames forming teardrop shaped globes. Each pendant light is held by vintage silk cord at three different heigh...
Shell
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite White
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Satin White cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have one of these, red shades.
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Black / Classic Modernist
By Prescolite
Located in Buffalo, NY
Black cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. This shade creates a textured effect when lit, as shown.
Art Glass
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Red 2 available
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Deep rich red cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have two of these, red shades.
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Black 2 available
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Black cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have two of these, black shades.
Glass
$16,800
H 42 in Dm 42 in
Impressive Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The scrolling iron arms are adorned with crystal beading and lavishly hung with hand-cut rock crystal prisms and teardrop pendants, catching and diffusing the light beautifully.
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Long White Pierced Ceramic Teardrop Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced pendant lampis glazed with a white satin finish.This pendant has a white round silk cord and a plug for easy use, but can easily be permanently installed i...
Ceramic
Sciolari Teardrop Chandelier/Pendant Light Italy 1960s 2 Available
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely Sciolari Italy 1960's pendant light/chandelier. ALl crystals are intact and in great condition. Beautiful when lit. Matching light available at an additional cost.
Crystal
Amber Glass & Brass Pendant Light (3 Available)
Located in Stamford, CT
An excellent textural pendant light. Inverted teardrop form with heavy ripples in the glass surface, capped by a trumpet formed brass mount.
Brass
Industrial Holophane Glass Slender Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, Holophane glass, slender teardrop shaped, pendant light features a brass fitter and turnkey switch.
Brass
Italian Brass + Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An expression of midcentury Italian design, this 1950s pendant light distills form to its most essential.
Brass
Etched Glass and Brass Antique German Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An etched glass teardrop pendant light. German, c1930s. Brass patinated gallery.
Brass
Midcentury Textured Glass Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely MidCentury Modern textured glass teardrop pendant light. Recently rewired, brushed nickel cap with black wiring.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Blue Teardrop Art Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, art glass pendant light features an elongated, light blue teardrop shade with white interior on black cord with brass disc canopy.
Brass
Amber Teardrop Murano Chandelier Pendant Light, C1960 Italy
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stunning Paulo Venini style waterfall pendant chandelier. Beautiful Murano glass cascade pendant light, 24 amber ‘teardrop’ crystals on a three-tier chrome frame.
Chrome
Large Ornate Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and large cut glass pendant light with ornate cast gallery. c.1920 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped cut glass shade with cast brass gallery with foliage d...
Bronze
Edwardian Ornate Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A stunning cut glass pendant light with ornate cast gallery. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade with bottom finial.
Bronze
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of Antique Edwardian F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An elegantly matched pair of cut glass pendant lights made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade. Incredibly high qu...
Silver Plate, Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Edwardian Ornate F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed cut glass pendant light made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade.
Silver Plate, Brass
Hollywood Regency Milk Glass Caged Teardrop Light Fixture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A hollywood regency milk glass caged teardrop light fixture. This is a wonderful pendant light fixture that features a gorgeous white milk glass construction, and a gilded sculptural...
Glass
England huge opaline teardrop light with copper gallery
Located in London, GB
19th Century England huge opaline teardrop light with copper gallery A highly decorative oversized late 19th century opaline teardrop handing light with its original heavily patina...
Glass
Swedish 1960s Teardrop Ceiling Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful Swedish teardrop ceiling pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd.
Glass, Teak
1950s Luxurious Murano Teardrop Crystal and Bronze Chandelier Ten Light
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Luxurious Murano Teardrop Crystal and Bronze Chandelier Ten light design Unmarked 15 tall x 32 diameter Rewired. New sockets. It requires 10 bulbs which are not included. Origi...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Crystal 12-Light Chandelier with Fruit Shape and Teardrop Crystals
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Contemporary twelve-light crystal chandelier with fruit shaped and teardrop crystals. Brass frame with colored crystal Fruit Shaped and Teardrop clear Crystal
Crystal
Italian Blue Glass Teardrop Pendant with Hand-Painted Floral Scrolls
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian teardrop swag light pendant, in sky blue glass, with white interior, the exterior hand-painted with patterned scrolled floral designs, surmounted by tightly coiled copper ...
Copper
A 20th Century Amber Murano Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 A mid twentieth century Murano amber glass pendant light of teardrop form, supported on three chains with a tole leaf ceiling rose.
Iron
Mid Century Vintage Art Deco Elongated Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1950
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed teardrop opaline pendant light. c.1950 Of elongated form, with heavy cast gallery with a wonderful time worn verdigris patina.
Brass
A Pink Venetian Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid century Venetian glass pendant light of teardrop from, the pink glass held by a lead frame.
Blown Glass
Etched Art Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, circa 1950
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely intricately etched, frosted art glass teardrop pendant light. Black iron base. Takes a standard base light bulb.
Art Glass
French Art Deco Teardrop Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco teardrop pendant ceiling light France, 1930’s Handblown molded teardrop shape shade encompassed in a sculpted iron frame Illuminates light beautifully Small area wi...
Brass, Iron
Industrial Large Teardrop Holophane Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, Holophane glass, large teardrop shaped, pendant light features a perforated brass fitter and is newly wired with 48in. of black braided cloth cord to accept up to 200 wat...
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Pair Antique Vintage Brass Teardrop Church Holophane Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful pair of teardrop shaped Holophane ceiling pendants, England, circa 1930. - The pendants feature their original Holophane glass shades held together by decorative brass ...
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 5.12 in
Arts Nouveau Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Teardrop Shade & Decorative Brass
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Beautiful Arts & Crafts Style Pendant Light with Handblown Glass Teardrop Shade Stunning handmade pendant light taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith Benson th...
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Vintage French Caged Teardrop Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of rare caged brass Holophane pendants, France circa 1920. - The pendants consist of a Holophane stamped glass shade and separate dish held together by a circular ...
Glass
Sold
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Vintage French Caged Teardrop Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare petite caged Holophane pendant, France circa 1920. - The pendant consists of two small Holophane stamped prismatic glass shades which are held together by a ci...
Glass
Louis XV Style Twelve-Light Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant Louis XV style twelve-light gilt metal chandelier with scrolled arms and foliate bobeches topped by wax candle lights. Decorated with 78 huge, cut crystal teardrops hanging f...
Metal
Teardrop Bauhaus Opaline Light by Siemens, circa 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Teardrop Bauhaus opaline light by Siemens, circa 1930s - chrome-plated gallery with new hook - Comes with 100cm of cable - Opaline glass shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made...
Opaline Glass
1940s Seguso White With Gold Flecks Murano Large Teardrop Light Fixture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Stunning 1940s Seguso white with gold flecks Murano glass teardrop light fixture.White with gold flakes. Proffesionaly rewired. Has 3 sockets, each socket can hold a 100 watt bulb....
Glass
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal & Gilt Glass, 6-Light, Crystal Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful 1950s antique French Art Deco gilt metal and fogged glass six-light crystal teardrop chandelier Materials: Gilt metal/ crystal/ fogged hand-painted art-glass/ age patina ...
Crystal, Metal
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Blue
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Blue cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have one of these, blue shades.
Glass
Colored Glass Pendant by Prescolite Orange Pair Available
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Orange cased glass pendant light in teardrop form. We have a pair of these, offered and priced individually.
1960s Capiz Shell Teardrop and Wrought Iron Wall Light Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and stunning, with a nod to Tony Duquette style, this wall sconce or light has a large Oblique Spheroid or teardrop form Capiz Shell pendant light hanging from a shaped wrough...
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Green Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau swirl glass teardrop pendant. Measures: H 30 cm, W 13 cm, D 13 cm British, circa 1910.
Glass
Large Orange Holmegaard Teardrop Pendant Light, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large orange opal glass pendant lamp with teak top. It was made in the 1960s by the famous Holmegaard glass company. The lamp is rewired and shows minimal traces of use.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Vintage Moroccan Engraved Brass Hand-Cut Small Hanging Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This lovely little vintage brass Moroccan punched metal lantern light is a unique and beautiful design. Not simply punched but painstakingly handcut using a fretsaw tool, called a se...
Brass
Stacked Teardrop Shaped Crystal Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Stacked teardrop shaped crystal pendant light. Pieces available to order in various patterns and shapes.
Crystal
Teardrop Ornament Shaped Capiz Shell Pendant Light
Located in Stamford, CT
This great example of mid-century style will cast beautiful warm light in your space through it's capiz and brass surface. hanging on an adjustable length chain. One socket up to 10...
Aqua Blue Danish Modern Teardrop and Glass Pendant Light
Located in Stamford, CT
This fun teardrop fixture will make a great color statement in any space.
Glass, Teak
Vintage Teardrop Light Fixture by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Kalmar glass teardrop light fixture with gold plated trim. The fixture is a flush mount.
Luxus Glass & Teak Teardrop Ceiling Light
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light with a pair of beautifully shaped glass and stained teak teardrop lamps. Lamps hang from a dark chocolate stained teak canopy. Manufactured by Luxus, Vittsjoe of Sweden.
Glass, Teak
Parzinger Style Ten Light Fabulous Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful light fixture has ten arms with oversized teardrop crystals (all restored). It is delicate and elegant - the black painted netal frame and nickel plating highlights t...
Crystal, Nickel
Teardrop Holophane
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Teardrop Holophane pendant light Original polished brass gallery.
Brass
Vintage Italian 1960s Eight Light Crystal Chandelier with Olive Teardrop Prisms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian eight-light crystal chandelier from the mid 20th century, with olive teardrop prisms, painted wood altar stick and iron arms. Born in Italy during the 1960s, this c...
Crystal, Iron
Tear Drop Holophane Pendant
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A single teardrop holophane pendant light with a nicely patinated copper gallery, English, 1930s.
Copper
Teardrop Pendant Light in Frosted Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury teardrop pendant light with a frosted glass shade.
Glass
Holmegaard Teardrop Trio White Glass Pendant Light
By Holmegaard
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Holmegaard teardrop trio white glass pendant light. Three white glass teardrops with teak details.
Milk Glass, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Gilt Birdcage Pendant Light with Pear Shaped Crystal Teardrops, Italy
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A gilt Italian chandelier or pendant light. The gilt cage body with lattice structure has diamond-shaped openings.
Crystal, Brass
Hand-Painted Teardrop Ceiling Light, circa 1920
Located in Hudson, NY
Set in a ruby colored glass with brass accents.
1970s MOD Lacquered Wood & Chrome Hanging Pendant Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s MOD wood & chrome hanging pendant light. This unique and coveted freshly painted the original bright white lacquer wood pendant light is teardrop and curved in shape with a bui...
Chrome
Collection of Classic Octagon Closed Bell Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice classic pendents. The shape is a closed bell in an octagon. The look is elegant and up scale. Its milk glass with a unique egg shell finish. It still uses the original...
Milk Glass
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suita...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,361 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$708Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Seguso Two Murano Glass Chandeliers, Italian Design, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Lighting that manages to be both decorative and functional at the same time is one that becomes a classic over time. These amber-coloured lantern pendants made of twisted Rigadin (st...
Murano Glass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
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.
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