Large Rare 1901 Welspach Gas Lamp - Electrified
By Welsbach Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp has survived intact note that the lamp is a Walsbach with a signed early Humphrey globe. All the nickel plated bass parts are intact.
Nickel
Vintage 20th C. Space-Age Orange & Chrome Three-Light Chandelier, Round Pendant
Located in FR
A striking space-age pendant chandelier featuring three sculptural, rounded light forms suspended from slender black cords. Each globe combines sleek silver-chrome metal detailing wi...
Metal
5-Light Opal Chandelier, Attributed to Heikki Turunen 1970's
By Heikki Turunen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rich antique brass detailing encircles each globe, adding warmth, contrast, and timeless sophistication.
Brass
Wood Pendant Light, Bound by Carnevale Studio, Walnut
By Carnevale Studio
Located in Providence, RI
- Electrical components are UL listed - Bulb recommended: The Satco S3002 60w G40 globe white light bulb - This is a relatively large bulb used in glass shade pendant fixtures and...
Wood
Rare Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant with Marbled Crackle Glass, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
With the light switched off, the globe already has a highly decorative and almost stone-like appearance.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Suspension opaline nacrée décor asiatique et incrustation en laiton
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Elle est notamment connue pour ses lampes "Gone with the Wind", caractérisées par des globes en verre peint à la main et des bases en métal moulé.
Brass, Metal
Squiggle Chandelier by Christopher Miano / Hand sculpted Ebonized charred Oak
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Designed to bring a smile to any space, each light is thoughtfully selected to highlight the grain pattern and characteristics of Oak. Each globe cover is hand turned. Finished in a ...
Oak, Walnut
$900 / item
Lancet-1 Pendant by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful single globe pendant light by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass with aged brass finish and a matte opaline glass globe, measures 36 x ...
Brass
Gio Rattan Pendant Light by Dunlin, Hand-Woven Design, Australia, New
By DUNLIN
Located in Paddington, NSW
Requires electrical connection by a licensed electrician. LED globes are required for all rattan pieces due to heat considerations.
Rattan
Italian Branching Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautifully sculptural Italian modernist branching chandelier from the 1970s, featuring a geometric brass framework with five opaline glass globes arranged in an elegant asymmetric...
Brass
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fixture has 48 hand blown glass globes, the fixture uses 6 candelabra based sockets (max wattage 60 each).
Brass, Steel
2000s Art Glass Pendant Chandelier by Omer Arbel for Bocci
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is an unbelievably cool multi-globe pendant chandelier, designed by Omer Arbel for Bocci.
Glass
Dòry Sculptural Linear Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio - Brushed / Frosted
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The result is a collection of beautifully rounded globes, each subtly different from the next. These variations are an essential part of Dòry's character, giving the chandelier an or...
Brass
Dòry Sculptural Linear Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio - Darkened / Frosted
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The result is a collection of beautifully rounded globes, each subtly different from the next. These variations are an essential part of Dòry's character, giving the chandelier an or...
Brass
Dòry Sculptural Linear Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio - Darkened / Clear
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The result is a collection of beautifully rounded globes, each subtly different from the next. These variations are an essential part of Dòry's character, giving the chandelier an or...
Brass
Modernist Italian chandelier, 6 arms
Located in Nice, FR
The asymmetrical composition gives the piece a striking sculptural presence. The globes cast a soft, warm light. A magnificent example of 1970s Italian design—architectural, elegant,...
Brass
4 Angelo Brotto Italian 1960s Satin & Clear Glass Shade Pendant Lights
By Angelo Brotto
Located in New York, NY
At the bottom is a machine socket cover that supports the molded glass globe shade in a polished and satin finish. The shade is molded with raised ridges and valleys in the glass in ...
Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Barbell Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown in Murano, Italy, circa 2010, the chandelier incorporates opalescent glass globes that emit a soft, ethereal glow, creating a sophisticated ambiance.
Brass
Oluce Lyndon 450 Suspension Lamp by Vico Magistretti - Chrome - 220–240V
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The design is defined by a distinctive candelabra-like structure that gently bends and extends to embrace transparent glass globes. Inside each globe, the light source is housed, cre...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Grappolo LS10 chandelier Azucena 1965
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The globes are held on long chains, arranged at staggered heights, creating a sculptural rhythm that can be adjusted according to preference.
Metal
Pair of IKEA Lakene White Strips Pendant Lamps by Brylle and Jacobsen, 2000s
By Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen, IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
Viewed from the side, each shade resembles a white globe built from a series of horizontal rings. The bands increase in diameter toward the centre and then decrease again toward the ...
Plastic, Acrylic
Oluce Lyndon 450 Suspension Lamp by Vico Magistretti - Satin gold - 220–240V
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The design is defined by a distinctive candelabra-like structure that gently bends and extends to embrace transparent glass globes. Inside each globe, the light source is housed, cre...
Metal
French Art Deco Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount in Bronze and Frosted Glass, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This stunning flush mount features a flower burst or starburst in bronze with 7 large leaves and a central frosted glass globe lampshade. This stunning light fixture will add a luxur...
Bronze
Lambert et Fils Laurent Pendant Lights, Brass & Glass, Modern Design
By Lambert et Fils
Located in Dallas, TX
The Laurent 01 pendant features a sophisticated mix of brass, milk glass globes, and black metal, perfectly embodying mid-century modern aesthetics.
Metal, Brass
"Sterrenbeeld" Murano bubbled glass Chandelier by Raak, Netherlands, 1960's
By RAAK
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Featuring handblown Murano glass globes with delicate bubbled texture and soft opalescent glow, suspended from a polished brass frame on a chain for ethereal clustered brilliance and...
Brass
$1,000 / item
Lariat - brass wire and opaline glass pendant(s)
Located in REDA, 22
Lamping: 1 x GU9 Glass: oplaine tubes or globes. Set of 2 or 3 (or more, with different lengths combonations) - contact us for the price.
Brass
Big Size Art Deco Pendant Light · Milk Glass and Brass Circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The perfect milk glass globe — blown in a single piece, with no seams or relief — is an exercise in absolute restraint.
Milk Glass
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elaborate brass galery. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100watt.
Brass, Chrome
$1,760Sale Price|37% Off
Veca of Italy 1970s Chrome & Blue Glass Panel Pendant or Ceiling Mount Light
By VECA
Located in New York, NY
The central chrome column fits over the bars and attaches with the use of three chrome button top screws. The white globe shade houses a single standard light socket and is surrounde...
Chrome
Restored Mid-Century Chandelier, Chromed Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The interplay of glossy metal and perfectly symmetrical white globes lends the object captivating visual dynamics and lightness, while the opaline glass functions as a flawless diffu...
Steel, Chrome
$2,103 / set
Set of 2 Large Space Age Ceiling Lamps, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Large Space Age ceiling lamps, 1970s Featuring large white methacrylate globes mounted on square plastic bases. E27 bulbs.
Plastic
French Triple Fringed Glass Ceiling Pendant An excellent quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Triple Fringed Glass Ceiling Pendant An excellent quality piece the light frame is made in brass and turned wood, it has 3 large etched glass fringed globes The light hangs o...
Blown Glass
Swedish Modern, Three Light Pendant Light, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
This example features a carved teak frame supporting three textured and colored glass globe each having one light socket. Overall dimensions vary due to cord length.
Brass
Art Deco Saturnus Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
Stunning acid etched glass globe complete with glass saturnus ring & two step chrome gallery.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Murano glass pendant chandelier, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
The shape of the Italian chandelier is like a huge light bulb. The Murano glass globe is transparent, decorated with brown and amber colors.
Murano Glass
$22,633 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Each chandelier is designed about a metal globe—painted black—that is studded with gilt bronze stars.
Ormolu, Metal, Bronze
Leucos, Italian Modern, Pendant Light, Handblown Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Stamford, CT
Manufacturer sticker on globe. Handblown Glass, Metal; Italy c. 1960s Height: 37 inches, Width: 7.5 inches, Depth: 7.5 inches, Glass globe measuring 21.75 inches high
Blown Glass
Molecular Chandelier by Kaiser with Hand Blown Opaline Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
A brass central body is surround by 8 hand blown globes with opaline glass. Illuminates beautifully.
Brass, Steel
$4,985Sale Price|22% Off
An Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Opaline Ovoid Glass Lantern with Lion Pelts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ovoid frosted blown-glass globe, with three interior lights, suspended by three ornamental hooks centered with lion-pelts, the bottom with a pierced floral canopy ending with a f...
Bronze
Very Elegant Eight-Light Italian Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Each arm terminates in a brass cup holding a white milky glass globe, producing a soft, diffused light ideal for layered lighting schemes in refined interiors.
Brass
$1,600 / item
Bola Bell 30 Taupe - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
$1,600 / item
Bola Bell 30 Sand- pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
$1,600 / item
Bola Bell 30 Clay - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
$1,600 / item
Bola Bell 30 Moss - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Bola Bell 20 Clay - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Bola Bell 20 Sand - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Bola Bell 20 Moss - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Pendant Light with Three Glass Balls, Custom made Posamenten, 1920's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Maurer, established in 1863, here in Vienna. All three globes have been rewired. Globe size is: Dia. 18 cm.
Opaline Glass
Olivia Cognet “Antti Lovag” Sculptural Ceramic Chandelier
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
The chandelier is composed of an assemblage of hand-shaped ceramic elements, forming an organic, architectural structure punctuated by irregular openings. An opaline glass globe is s...
Ceramic
Bola Bell 20 Taupe - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Beautiful Murano Iron Caged clear Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano glass is renowned worldwide for its exceptional craftsmanship and can be found in important collections and interiors around the globe. The pendant requires one European E27 /...
Metal
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Spherical Pendant by Muller Frères Lunéville
Located in Beirut, LB
This striking fixture features a heavy, spherical shade executed in frosted, acid-etched press-molded glass. The globe is decorated in rich high-relief with an intricate array of cla...
Metal
Stilnovo "Disco Volante" Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This celebrated design features a luminous opaline glass globe intersected by a dramatic black lacquered metal ring, creating the distinctive flying-saucer silhouette that inspired i...
Metal
Bola Disc Pendant 32 Light * new matte colors * by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc is a uniquely expressive LED lighting system featuring matte aluminum disc reflectors that create a softer, more atmospheric presence through their interaction with light a...
Aluminum
Bola Disc Pendant 22 * new matte colors * by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc is a uniquely expressive LED lighting system featuring matte aluminum disc reflectors that create a softer, more atmospheric presence through their interaction with light ...
Aluminum
French Art Deco Molded Glass Spherical Pendant, 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco pendant from the 1920s, defined by a molded glass globe suspended below a wrought iron support. The spherical shade is articulated with radiating, leaf-like forms t...
Iron
Bola Bell 12 Clay - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Bola Bell 12 Moss - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Bola Bell 12 Sand - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Available Stem+canopy finishes: Chrome, Black or White MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
Bola Bell 12 Taupe - pendant light by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS: Opal Glass Globe, Fabric Cord, Aluminum Shade, Steel Canopy.
Aluminum, Steel
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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