Scandinavian 1940s globe pendant lamp attributed to Tore Ahlsén, Sweden, 1950s
By Tore Ahlsen
Located in Forserum, SE
A large globe shaped pendant lamp attributed to the Swedish architect Tore Ahlsén and probably
Brass
Grand Bohemian Chandelier with Brass Fixture & Hand-blowed Frosted Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Grand Bohemian chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes, Czechia 1960s
Brass
Verpan VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Ø50cm 19.7 in Verner Panton, Glass Reflector
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Glass Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The VP Globe
Glass, Acrylic
Large Mid-Century French Gilt Iron Candle Chandelier with Frosted Glass Globe
Located in Barntrup, DE
scrollwork with an expressive frosted glass globe light at the center, beautifully suspended by decorative
Iron, Metal
Elegant 1960s Chrome Ceiling Lamp with 6 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a chrome 6-arm orbital lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket. Very elegant and decorative.
Chrome
Molecular Chandelier by Kaiser with Six Smoked Hand Blown Glass Globes
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
closely attached hand blown globes with amber colored glass. Illuminates beautifully. Cleaned well
Brass, Steel
Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø50cm 19.7
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Pendant Year: 1969 Colour/Finish: Chrome with
Metal, Steel
Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø40cm 15.8
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Pendant Year: 1969 Colour/Finish: Chrome with
Metal, Steel
Dish Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dish Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4....
Metal
$1,013Sale Price|20% Off
Harvey Guzzini style huge Post-Modern globe pendant lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large acrylic pendant lamp in the style of Harvey Guzzini creations of the 80s. Spherical shape composed of two half-spheres that are cushioned together by an internal structure. Ins...
Plastic, Acrylic
Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Pendant in Brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting
Steel, Brass
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt & Patina Bronze Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid bronze Dimensions Height 39.38 in. (100 cm) Diameter 27.56 in. (70 cm) Glass...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass & Opaline
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier with mercury glass, opaline glass and Pulegoso glass shades on a spherical brass structure. Holds 36 medium base bulbs, rewired for the US. The height includi...
Brass
Large Glass Space Age Globe Hanging Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large glass space age globe hanging lamp manufactured by Doria in Germany in the 1970s. Under the
Chrome
Danish Lyfa Art Deco Pendant Lamp - w. Globe Pumpkin Opaline Glass Shade
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a pumpkin style fluted shade in blonde/beige opaline glass in a brown bakelite socket. It was made in by Lyfa in Denmark during ...
Glass, Bakelite
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Enamel and Waffle Milk Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
a striking formal counterpoint to the curved form of the body. The globe is capped with a circular
Brass, Enamel
Midcentury Bubble Glass Kalmar/Putzler Glass Globe, 1960 Vienna Austria
By Peill & Putzler, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Midcentury bubble glass Kalmar glass balls with numerous tiny air bubbles in the glass lid up by a single Edison bulb. High polished chrome bases. Various sizes available.
Chrome
Globe Cluster Chandelier, Brass and Glass, Contemporary Design Europe by Schwung
Located in High Point, NC
) And a selection of three distinctive glass globes: Opal Mat; Marbled; ‘Dries’ Ribbon Glass Globe
Brass
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these...
Glass, Fiberglass
XXL Vintage Murano Glass Globe Lamp, Spun Glass, Golden Metal, Design Italy 60s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This spectacular XXL Murano glass globe lamp was crafted in the 1960s and represents a timeless
Metal
13, Light Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
chandelier is make of gilt brass arms, lacquered brass and clear glass globes. Socket: 13x e14 for standard
Brass
Set of Two Globe Pendant Lights, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two pendants, in colored glass and brass, Germany, 1970s. Large globe shaped pendants with
Brass
$189Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
4 to 4.5 inches. This globe comes assembled with a fitter in a metallic silver finish. 5.5 inches in
Blown Glass
Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam Bar Light Fixture with Smoke Globe Pendants
By Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Toledo, OH
features 3 smoke colored globe lights suspended from a 41" bar. Each light sits inside an aluminum funnel
Aluminum
6' Tall Tempo Chandelier in Matte Black with Handblown Glass Globes
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
size options (6 feet or 8 feet), and two globe options (3 globes to up to 6 globes). Satin brass or
Brass
$2,083Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Pendant Lamp in Coral Color with 6 Mat Opaline Globes
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful pendant lamp in coral color with brass trim. The 6 glass globes are mat opaline glass.
Metal
Scandinavian Art Deco Globe Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass & Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a spherical shade in white opaline glass and a fluted top in brass. Made in Scandinavia during the 1940s or 50s. 2.5 meters ne...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-20th Century Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Glass Globes An exquisite example of
Brass
Midcentury Italian Chromed Chandelier with Six Satin White Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A chromed chandelier with six satin white fluted glass globes, Italy, 1960s The glass globes are
Chrome
8' Tall Tempo Chandelier in Brass with Handblown Glass Globes
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tempo series is composed of curves and lines joined by shaped connectors, creating rhythm and repetition. All pieces are individually tailored with all elements to a perfect equi...
Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp from Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing space age pendant lamp from the renowned manufacturer doria leuchten. a design made of glass and aluminum. A glass lamp body reveals the complex inner life. The reflector i...
Metal
German Mid-Century Modern Clear Glass Globe and Chrome Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
This Mid-Century Modern pendant light features a clear glass globe lampshade and a chrome fitting
Chrome, Metal
Elegant 1960s Brass Ceiling Lamp with 9 Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This piece is a golden 9-arm orbital Lamp with white opaline glass beads from the 1960s. It has an E14 socket. Very elegant and decorative.
Brass
Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful Jugendstil brass pendant lamp with an opaline glass globe. All the brass elements have
Brass
Georgian Style Chandelier with a Globe Centre Matching Chain and Canopy
Located in Stamford, CT
An early 1900s Georgian style chandelier with a globe centre matching chain and canopy. A wonderful
Metal
1960s Stilux Milano Yellow Painted Metal & Opaline Globe Glass Pendant Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilux Milano yellow painted metal & opaline globe glass pendant lamp. Executed in yellow
Brass, Metal
Pendant by Mazzega with 4 Globes of Clear Glass with Orange Inclusions
By AVMazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant with a globe of clear glass with orange inclusions, Italy, 1970 by Mazzega. Casting a
Murano Glass, Hardwood
Pendant by Mazzega with 6 Globes of Clear Glass with Orange Inclusions
By AVMazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant with a globe of clear glass with orange inclusions, Italy, 1970 by Mazzega. Casting a
Murano Glass, Hardwood
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting pair of Tiffany Studios New York "hanging globe" chandeliers are composed of two
Bronze
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Globe Pendant Lamp, Polished Brass by UTU Lamps
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Globe lamp is a stunning, timeless Pendant lamp Art Deco Inspired. With a delicate Polished Brass
Metal, Bronze
60s 70s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp ceiling lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" spherical lamp Ball 60s Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp ceiling lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" spherical lamp Ball 60s Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Chrome
$1,335Sale Price / item|20% Off
Space Age Red and White Five Metal Globes Cascade Pendant, Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cascade five metal style flower pot pendant, Pop art period 1969. The option is there to adjust the length of the wires to your space.
Metal
Art Deco Large Blown Opaline Glass Globe Pendant, Italy, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Italian hand blown opaline glass globe pendant with burnished brass mounts, chain and
Brass
$3,550Sale Price / set|21% Off
Two Extra Large Massive Glass Globe Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and large massive white murano glass pendants by Doria. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US: E26) Or two round.
Murano Glass
1970s Vintage Train Style Lantern, White Globe, Black Brass, New Stock
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s train light style hanging lantern. New old stock. Measure: Globe is 10" in diameter.
Metal, Brass
Organic Modern Light Fixture Polished Lost-Wax Bronze 13 White Porcelain Globes
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
globes emulate water droplets suspended on its extremities. It uses a low-watt LED light that lasts up to
Brass, Bronze
$300Sale Price|20% Off
School House 9 in. Globe Brass Fitter Pendant Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
1960s simple line school house globes with a newly made brass fitter. Small quantity available at
Brass
Organic Modern Light Fixture Vintage Finish Lost-Wax Bronze 13 Porcelain Globes
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
globes emulate water droplets suspended on its extremities. It uses a low-watt LED light that lasts up to
Brass, Bronze
Brass Suspension with Alabaster Globes and Quartz by Glustin Luminaires Creation
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Delicate suspension made of satin brass vertical structure holding enlighten alabaster globes and
Alabaster, Brass
Organic Modern Light Fixture Vintage Finish LostWax Bronze 13 Smoke Glass Globes
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
globes emulate water droplets suspended on its extremities. It uses a low-watt LED light that lasts up to
Brass, Bronze
Mid century Dutch space age aluminum tube globe pendant lamp 18 inch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dutch Space Age lamp is an iconic piece from the 1970s, designed in the futuristic Space Age style. Made of high-quality aluminum, the lamp consists of multiple tubes that combin...
Aluminum
Modern Glass Globe Chandelier , 8 shades , Hi polished Nickel Ceiling cap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All Modern glass shades of different shapes and sizes with an inner shade frosted . All with G-4 bulbs at 10 W . A total of Eight shades. Ceiling canopy is all wired ready to go and...
Art Glass
$558Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant by Mazzega with 5 Globes of Clear Glass with Orange Inclusions
By AVMazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant with a globe of clear glass with orange inclusions, Italy, 1970 by Mazzega. Casting a
Murano Glass, Hardwood
Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bulbs (included), 1250 total Lumens Globe Dimensions: ~3.15in UL Listed. Made in the USA Suspension: 5
Metal
Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bulbs (included), 1250 total Lumens Globe Dimensions: ~4.75in UL Listed. Made in the USA Suspension: 5
Metal
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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